James T. Walsh

I do not believe that the Social Security system is in crisis. The Social Security Administration itself recently reported that the system is able to pay full benefits as they are defined today until at least 2042.

Looking long term, a stronger, wealthier, and more stable Central America next door benefits the United States' own safety, security, and economy.

How we continue to fund Medicare and Medicaid into the future is a pressing issue of national concern.

We have a responsibility to make sure that the limited resources we have are spent efficiently and effectively and that programs achieve their mission.