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Eva M. Clayton: “Mr. Speaker, Social Security is the most important program that we have that is working. It makes the difference between…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 1998
Mr. Speaker, Social Security is the most important program that we have that is working. It makes the difference between the elderly living in poverty, and to convince them that taking 10 percent of their safety net, that they are helping them, they do not buy that. I would say to the Members, if they really want to help Social Security, they would put 100 percent in. Support the Rangel substitute. That is the only way we can convince the American seniors that we are sincere.
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Eva M. Clayton
North Carolina
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Addressing the importance of Social Security during a debate.

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