U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.

We must fix Social Security now.

Anyone who opposes fixing it now should read this column.

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Over the last several months, I have had several frank conversations with both Dr. Overton and Mr. O’Neill about their visions, roles, and the lack of trust that exists due to broken promises and irresponsible decisions from other officials within the Administration. I appreciate their ongoing candid conversations. While I remain undecided on both of their nominations and am aware that other Republican members of the Committee are undecided as well, the Committee is moving forward with noticing their markup in the hopes of resolving their path forward one way or another this Congress.

Today, I recommended Louisiana native Brad Kelley to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Brad is a proud double graduate of LSU, an experienced attorney, and an Army veteran who served in Iraq as an infantry platoon leader and lead intelligence officer.

Brad has the credentials, experience, and commitment to service needed for the federal bench. I am proud to support his nomination.

Watch my full remarks below.