I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the Social Security promise that provides secure retirement benefits for all, especially those who are most at risk such as widows, orphans, and people with disabilities…

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The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful.

The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful.

There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in...

There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in...

The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future...

The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future...

I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some.

I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some.

Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions...

Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions...

This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading...

This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading...

The Republican Party is in charge. They've been charge of the Congress and spending for...

The Republican Party is in charge. They've been charge of the Congress and spending for...

Now we are raising the debt limit 3 times, up to $8 trillion, so that...

Now we are raising the debt limit 3 times, up to $8 trillion, so that...

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in...

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in...

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million...

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million...

But if they want to really think about the fiscal future of this country, then...

But if they want to really think about the fiscal future of this country, then...

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in...

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in...

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle...

African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle...

While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable.

The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable.

Bush has never sent over a balanced budget.

Bush has never sent over a balanced budget.

The defense budget is more than a piggy bank for people who want to get...

The defense budget is more than a piggy bank for people who want to get...

I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy...

I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy...

Every year the State will be the dog that chases its own tail... engaging in...

Every year the State will be the dog that chases its own tail... engaging in...