"We know that the SSI Restoration Act, Senator Brown's bill, which I am a cosponsor of, would also address this concern."
"Thank you for having this hearing. We are grateful you are spotlighting the issues that are being raised at the hearing."
"As Americans, we can and we must do better."
"I'm talking about right now. Now, we go back in September and October to legislate on a larger bill..."
"I'll continue to fight to protect Medicare from cuts."
"No one should be forced to choose between affording their medication and keeping the lights on."
"It's for this reason that we introduced a bill, the Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefits Act."
"No senior and no person with a disability should have to miss out on a gathering with friends or loved ones."
"Despite this promise, we know that many seniors, as well as people with disabilities, still have trouble affording care."
"That's an outrage. There's no reason why that should be the case going forward."
"No person should have to choose between buying groceries and taking needed medications..."