Thank you for contacting me regarding the potential creation of a debt commission. As you are aware, our country's largest entitlement programs, Social Security and Medicare, are extremely important to our nation’s seniors. However, both of these programs have considerable structural deficiencies that are projected to lead to insolvency in the next decade. Without Congressional action, Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries will see significant reductions in payments and care. It is important we keep our promises to ensure that Social Security and Medicare remain solvent for future generations. As the Senate considers this issue, I will keep your comments in mind.

As your United States Senator, my primary job is to understand and represent the interests of all South Carolinians. The opportunity to hear from you about the issues confronting our nation is not only essential to representative democracy, but allows me to better serve the people of South Carolina. We will not see eye-to-eye on every issue; however, I promise to always give your concerns the consideration they deserve.