Most people understand life expectancy has changed since Social Security started in 1937 when folks lived to be 59 years old. Today, they live to be 77 years old.

The life expectancy is much longer today than it was when Social Security was created.

More retirees, longer life expectancy, larger benefits, and fewer workers - these trends have meant substantial increases in the payroll tax. Since the social security program began, the payroll tax has increased more than 500 percent.

What I would ask the Democrat Party is to put your plan on the table, because most people agree with the facts, and the facts are that Social Security is running out of money.

I welcome the Democrats' ideas on Social Security. I think it is very important to make a bipartisan reform.

A lot of us take Social Security because we see it as an entitlement. But if we don't need it, I can't think of a better, more appropriate use to use (it) than helping others.