I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.

Humor and wit are the universal solvents of the serious and the scholarly.

I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.

In light of these facts Republicans have put forth a variety of proposals to make Social Security remain solvent for future generations. But up to this point Democrats have chosen to oppose our good faith efforts and insist that indeed there is no problem.