We are here today because our institutions are broken.

The DOJ, the FBI, the IRS have transformed from a balanced apparatus of justice into the political weapon of the left.

Some describe this as a two-tier system of justice, but what it really is, it is a system deliberately and systematically prosecuting individuals within the Trump orbit.

The trustees recommend that lawmakers address the projected trust fund shortfalls in a timely way.

As everyone is aware, we just had a long debt ceiling fight, and the outcome was determined by 11 percent of the budget.

We have $32 trillion of debt. We are on an unsustainable path, and it is a national security threat to this country.

We have structural deficiencies. We have problems.

We have a problem. We have a problem.

It is quite clear that the Biden Administration is attempting to strong-arm its Big Government agenda on this country via regulatory action.

This rule is not only a direct reversal of a previous interpretation made by the Agency, but it is also an irrefutable attack on the Second Amendment.

We cannot even field a military and our lost productivity, our healthcare system is failing.

At some point, there has got to be some sticks involved. We have to have carrots to facilitate health and wellness.

I think for all intents and purposes, that has been ceded. So, if that is the case, I would like to talk about the fact that rights come with responsibilities.

I think over the last few decades, we have been having this conversation about is healthcare human right. I think that has been put to bed.

We have to have carrots to facilitate health and wellness.

We treat sickness. We do not facilitate health and wellness.

We need to find a way to get them food, shelter, mental health services, job opportunities so they are not living under 395.

We need to send a message to the people that live and visit Washington, DC. that the criminal code is fair, but if you are a repeat offender, it is harsh because we need to have a deterrent threat.

Do you agree that we have a major, major problem in Washington, DC. as it relates to homelessness?

There are 221 people living under 395. We can go right now. It is 300 yards away.

This is the least safe it has ever been. Law enforcement seems to have the lowest morale judging by a number of factors.

We could have spent a couple hundred million dollars to save half a trillion.

Do not come to Congress when you bankrupt your pension and think we are going to bail you out.

We need to focus on fiduciary obligations and getting return for investors.

So again, I do not care what you do in Illinois, but do not come to me when you bankrupt your pension.