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Age, change cpi, privatesation, all of these things would reduce retirees or workers lifetime benefits as they become a retiree and all of them are extremely significant. just out of curiosity, do you know the average social security benefit per month? >> i do not. i apologize. >> $1,228.12. not a lot of to live on for about a third of our seniors in the country, that's 90% or more of their income. >> it's a very significant issue and if confirmed i look forward to working with the president-elect on this important issue. >> thank you. >> thank you, mr. chairman. >> senator brown. >> i've been...