Bernie Sanders actually said...

"It is not like a benefit cut."

"I think to a larger degree, Congress is beholden to powerful special interests and not the needs of ordinary Americans."

"there is, in fact, a strong philosophical difference between many of us in the Democratic caucus and many in the Republican caucus, as to the best way forward with regard to Social Security."

"Poll after poll finds that an overwhelming majority of Americans, Republicans as well as Democrats and independents, believe that Social Security is more important than ever."