Matt Cartwright: “Overall, the plan would represent an enormous step backward for our country, reversing historic progress in expanding…”

I thank Ranking Member Larson for yielding. I wonder if he would submit himself to a few questions and engage in a colloquy. Will the gentleman yield?

These are men and women that have dedicated their lives to the protection of American citizens.

It is my recollection, I could be wrong, but I think it was in the year 2014 that you first came out with the Social Security 2100 Act. Am I correct in that?

The first question I have, and we heard it tonight, we heard the statement, the assertion that Social Security for generations has been the single most important income support program in America and has lifted millions upon millions of…