Bernie Sanders actually said...

"I have just introduced an idea that Dr. Hall has confirmed is accurate, and that if we go the approach that I suggested, you do not have to cut Social Security benefits."

"I would hope that we can do that. But it is important for you and others to say we will not cut Social Security benefits."

"If the chairman now wants to say that he believes we should not cut Social Security, I would love to hear him say that, not cut Social Security benefits."

"The very, very rich are getting richer; the middle class is shrinking; 43 million people living in poverty."