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Johnny Isakson: “I am one of those who tries to refrain from using 'entitlement reform' when it comes to Medicare and Social Security…”

On the recordMay 7, 2014
I am one of those who tries to refrain from using 'entitlement reform' when it comes to Medicare and Social Security, because those are contracts we have with the American people that they have paid good money for.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Isakson emphasizes the importance of Medicare and Social Security as contracts with citizens.

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