Let's face it, there is a pecking order in our society and there always will be. As the secretaries who serve Congress how much they make compared to their Senator or Representative. With advancement comes greater responsibility and reward. You, Bernie, AOC are all better off than the kid at McDonalds but I don't see any of you offering up concessions out of your own pockets.
they did not fail, because they did what their country asked of them....