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Pat Ryan: Instead of engaging in an honest debate about the path forward to strengthen these programs, too many have offered…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
Instead of engaging in an honest debate about the path forward to strengthen these programs, too many have offered little more than false political attacks and trillions of dollars in empty promises.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan emphasizes the need for honest debate over political attacks regarding Medicare and Social Security.

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