Orrin Hatch: “How do we solve the problem? Take away the transfer payments? How do we do it?”

It is disappointing the ranking member feels a need to question a statement that I made during the hearing.

Those backlogs at the Social Security Administration are unacceptable to many, if not most, of us here in the Senate.

I say, 'damn right.'

Having a confirmed Commissioner and sustained leadership will benefit the Social Security Administration.