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John Yarmuth: The American people aren't stupid.

On the recordMay 14, 2019
The American people aren't stupid.
Said by
John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Yarmuth asserts that constituents understand the need for Social Security reform.

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