I have one last comment, which is addressed to Mr. Whyte and Ms. Reynolds.
I represent a region where there are many seasonal workers. For 15 years, taxpayers have contributed to reducing the deficit in an absolutely extraordinary way. They have never received a return on their investment, in any way whatsoever. I want to make sure that employers are ready to say that this program has two components. You can try and squeeze the very last drop out of the lemon, reduce contributions and not pay out reasonable benefits; but this will jeopardize the program's equilibrium.
I would like to hear your comments on that. What is the solution? I feel that right now, we are not far from the funding limit. We are being told that there is no drop, and that the unemployment rate is very low. We have to be very careful, because historically, high unemployment rates have always been cyclical and have returned, and unfortunately this will happen again. Some people are going through some very hard times. There are families that are living on $25,000 per year. Try it: it is quite difficult.