Pat Ryan actually said...

If Congress wants to avoid defaulting on federal health and retirement programs, it must advance solutions.

the time for that conversation is now--and I firmly believe the American people are ready for it.

The Affordable Care Act will begin to bring down the per capita costs of health care throughout the system--including in Medicare.

I hope we can come together to ensure the long-term viability and integrity of these programs as we put our nation on a fiscally stable path...