As the Chairman indicated, he is truly a gentleman, truly a hero to generations of Americans given his experience in Vietnam.

they have to have a job in order to qualify for the benefits.

The response is silence, so therefore, I will note for the record that no one disagreed.

I argue that Social Security is actually a boon for job growth and entrepreneurship in this country.

that individual that owns the business, and/or that 1099 sole proprietor... is going to have to pay that tax increase too.

we should take into consideration how that cash flow may jeopardize that job.

The time to act is now.

Our principles in this mission are simple: Long-term economic growth by encouraging work, not penalizing it; equal treatment for public servants; acting now to defend those future generations' benefits; and protecting the most vulnerable…

As the Republican Leader of Social Security, I care deeply about ensuring Social Security is here today, here tomorrow, and here for generations to come.

I think what you are articulating and what your testimony to me represents is that we should take that impact into consideration as we discuss Social Security reform.

The difference, however, with the Majority is we can secure these benefits without tax increases.