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Joe Biden: “Instead of making the wealthy pay their fair share, some Republicans, some Republicans want Medicare and Social Security…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2024
Instead of making the wealthy pay their fair share, some Republicans, some Republicans want Medicare and Social Security to sunset. I'm not saying it's a majority.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Biden criticizes Republicans for wanting to cut Medicare and Social Security while suggesting they should instead focus on making the wealthy pay their fair share.

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