Earl Blumenauer: “I appreciate what the witnesses have established as a great platform for the conversation.”

We have $163 billion a year that is not paid by the top 1 percent of American taxpayers.

But reauthorizing the programs without improving them is a missed opportunity.

I find this hearing very meaningful.

This is not just about extending his presidency, but protecting democracy. While this is a decision for the president and the first lady, I hope they will come to the conclusion that I and others have: President Biden should not be the…