Xavier Becerra: “Any time someone says to you Social Security is broke or bankrupt or…”

On the recordApril 17, 2013

Any time someone says to you Social Security is broke or bankrupt or causing our deficit, I will say emphatically here that is contrary to the evidence.

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Xavier Becerra

Democratic · California

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Becerra defends Social Security against claims of bankruptcy.

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Xavier Becerra: “Any time someone says to you Social Security is broke or bankrupt or causing our deficit, I will say emphatically here…”

Editor's note · Context