Tom Harkin actually said...

Earlier in my statement, I mentioned that Social Security is one of the most successful Government programs ever created, and the reason for that is we keep the elderly out of poverty.

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Senator Harkin highlights the success of Social Security in preventing poverty among the elderly.

02/04/2011

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