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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I ask that this point of order be waived. And on behalf of seniors in my district and seniors across this country who rely on Social Security, I ask that the gentleman withdraw his point of order. We cannot blindly cut Social Security in the name of reducing the deficit without regard to drastic consequences. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will suspend.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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