Our seniors worked hard and held jobs their whole lives to earn the benefits that Medicare and Social Security provide. During this economic downturn, seniors are counting on Social Security and Medicare more than ever, and after years of hard work, they deserve the peace of mind these programs provide.

We have made a promise to our seniors that they will have health care and economic security after they retire, and I will never go back on that promise. I will fight to protect Medicare and Social Security against any kind of privatization scheme or voucher system.