"my Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act would fix that by requiring contributions to Social Security on wages above $400,000.00."
"So income inequality has a pernicious effect on Social Security solvency unless we take steps to address both income inequality and Social Security solvency, which I contend my bill would do."
"Social Security has been a major triumph of American policy."
"President Biden made a proposal, which is that we solve the Social Security problem without benefit cuts."
"Today's proposal would raise more from the very wealthiest, keep benefits intact, and shore up Social Security and Medicare for the next 75 years."
"If we are going to have a conversation of some kind that is not going to happen unless we have a Republican proposal to work with, something that is distinct and clear and in writing."
"the only ways to ensure Social Security remains solvent is to either raise revenue, or cut benefits"
"Social Security is the bedrock of retirement security, and the nation's most effective anti-poverty program."
"I've spent enough time in the Senate to think that freewheeling chat among Senators is rarely productive."
"I think that would be the logical next step."
"we also believe that there ought to be some fairness."