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On the recordJuly 7, 2011
We need to make sure Social Security is safe, secure and sustainable. Congress must act and the sooner we do so, the sooner we can protect those who are most vulnerable, including current retirees and those nearing retirement. And for younger workers and families, we have a responsibility to provide certainty about the future of their Social Security.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Emphasizing the urgency of protecting Social Security for current and future beneficiaries.

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