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Bill Clinton: Every penny of any projected budget surplus should be reserved until we have taken all the steps necessary to save…

On the recordFebruary 9, 1998
Every penny of any projected budget surplus should be reserved until we have taken all the steps necessary to save Social Security for the 21st century.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on Departure for Capitol Hill

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