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Xavier Becerra: Over 77 years now, through 13 recessions, Social Security has added not one penny to our deficit or to our debt.

On the recordJune 20, 2012
Over 77 years now, through 13 recessions, Social Security has added not one penny to our deficit or to our debt.
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Xavier Becerra
Democratic · California

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Becerra points out Social Security's financial stability over decades.

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