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John Larson: “Social Security and Medicare are not entitlements. They are benefits that people paid for.”

On the recordMarch 26, 2019
Social Security and Medicare are not entitlements. They are benefits that people paid for.
Said by
John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Larson defends Social Security and Medicare as earned benefits, not entitlements.

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