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On the recordApril 20, 2004
yes, we have had many conversations about Social Security including the stealing of the extra trust fund surplus that has been coming in. We have never been quite square with the American people.
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Nick Smith
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing Social Security and trust fund surplus during a floor speech.

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