Is there anything in this amendment that would prevent it from being invested in some other securities other than Government bonds? Mr. DeMINT. There is nothing that allows for it or prevents it. So I assume, again, with my colleagues in control of what comes to the floor, there is no danger of it drifting into any controversial area. I think we can certainly agree on some safe savings that would be risk free for the American people.
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