"GAO's long-term budget projections indicate that, absent some policy changes, the Federal Government's debt held by the public as a share of GDP is expected to rise steadily."
"Security is something that has to be thought about upfront, in the design of a system, not an afterthought."
"It is going to be very important that we change siting rules at the federal and local levels for wireless carriers."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thanks for this hearing, a really important hearing."
"Is it true the longer Congress waits to reform Social Security, the harder it is to implement the reforms without affecting current retirees?"
"If Social Security continues to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes, what, in your opinion, will that mean for current beneficiaries if we do not take any action here?"
"All right, son, what are you going to do to make sure Washington protects my Social Security benefits because if they do not, I am coming to live with you."
"So, basically, you have got bureaucrats running our healthcare system instead of physicians and patients."
"Obamacare has failed and it has caused a series of very serious problems for the American people."
"Has Obamacare successfully bent down the cost curve in healthcare spending? No."
"Just the execution and enforcement, but the idea and the standards are good."