I'm sure you're aware that changes made a number of years ago put the plan out on its own. I can't help but note the $50 billion-plus surplus that this fund had. Interestingly enough, one would have thought it would be wise, during the good times, to hang on to that for the more difficult times. I'm sure it costs somebody money. I don't think there's any doubt about that. But I'll tell you, it can't cost as much as the impact it's having on these families. I'll repeat, these are people who worked, did everything they were supposed to do. They got up every morning, they went to work. They paid benefits. And through no fault of their own, they find themselves caught.
On October 21st, 2009. See this statement in context.