Jeb Hensarling: “Indeed, I appreciate the gentleman for bringing up that point because not only do we have a huge dollar amount to solve…”

“Indeed, I appreciate the gentleman for bringing up that point because not only do we have a huge dollar amount to solve the problem today, every year that we turn our backs on this as a Congress, as a Nation, that mountain gets $600 billion higher each year of inaction. So, indeed, the cost of inaction is great. Mr. McHENRY. Absolutely. And reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, the numbers are about $4,500 for every American in the workforce; $9,000 for a married couple. These numbers are so staggering, and so I think it is a moral imperative for Congress to act. And with that, Mr. Speaker, I further yield to the gentleman.”