I oppose Social Security privatization-- unequivocally and without question. The language in the DeMint amendment, which would encourage the Finance Committee to report legislation that would embrace private investment accounts within Social Security, is something that I cannot support. Therefore, I oppose the DeMint amendment.
Opposing the DeMint amendment related to Social Security privatization.
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