Well, Congressman, as you know, Social Security and Medicare don't rely on what the budget that you pass on a yearly basis does because Social Security and Medicare are. Okay. So irresponsible fiscal policies. Do you believe that? Irresponsible fiscal policies that put us in the position where our seniors now and in the future are at risk. And do you believe that Congress and the administration have a responsibility to fix that? Fiscal policies must be enacted that keep the interests of our families in mind, but Social Security and Medicare operate on their own terms. (03:33–03:39)
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Asserts that irresponsible fiscal policies have put current and future seniors at risk.
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