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Marlin Stutzman: But this is what I get tired of, because I really believe we need a civil debate in Washington, and I get tired of…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
But this is what I get tired of, because I really believe we need a civil debate in Washington, and I get tired of Republicans being thrown under the bus saying Republicans want to destroy Medicare and Social Security, when that is not the case whatsoever, but then the President turns right around and cuts the payroll tax rates, which would actually fund Social Security and Medicare, so there is less money going into those programs.
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Marlin Stutzman
Indiana

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Stutzman defends Republicans against claims of wanting to harm Medicare and Social Security.

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