Bill Clinton: “The idea behind Social Security is, number one, even though your…”

On the recordJuly 23, 1998

The idea behind Social Security is, number one, even though your retirement may be a long way off, you can know that it's going to be there for you.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks to the American Legion Boys Nation

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