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Bill Clinton: I propose to keep Social Security strong for 55 years by committing 60 percent of the surplus for the next 15 years.

On the recordJanuary 22, 1999
I propose to keep Social Security strong for 55 years by committing 60 percent of the surplus for the next 15 years.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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