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 when the need arises.

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

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in the Congress. We haven't spent any money of your taxes in the last decade.

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 when the need arises.

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle cure when it comes time for admission into college.

The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people.