But if they want to really think about the fiscal future of this country, then think about how we have moved from hundreds of billions of surpluses to hundreds of billions of deficits.

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Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

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...

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.

When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget.

When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget.

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...

We have major fiscal problems on our hand.

We have major fiscal problems on our hand.

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...

I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the...

I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the...

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...

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

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

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...

Bush has never sent over a balanced budget.

Bush has never sent over a balanced budget.

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 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.

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

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...

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...

When I realize that it is not God who is in my debt but I...

When I realize that it is not God who is in my debt but I...

Small debts are like small shot; they are rattling on every side, and can scarcely...

Small debts are like small shot; they are rattling on every side, and can scarcely...

Regan and George W Bush put the United States in more debt than all the...

Regan and George W Bush put the United States in more debt than all the...