Nobody wants to pay higher taxes. But do you want your kids to get a good education? You have to pay for that. Do you want Medicare for senior citizens? I do. We have to pay for it.

I have a great affinity for senior citizens.

Enrolling in the Medicare Prescription Drug Program will be a great savings for most senior citizens.

Whoever is for higher taxes, feel free to pay higher taxes.

Social Security is truly a test of our values as Americans. Social Security is a fundamental promise that lifts half of our seniors out of poverty and helps millions of disabled Americans, widows and orphans. We owe Americans a better debate than we're having today. It's about time we do everything we can to keep the promise of Social Security.

Higher taxes kill jobs. Regulations kill jobs.