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On the recordJuly 12, 2023
Social Security is the bedrock of retirement security, and the nation's most effective anti-poverty program.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Stressing the importance of Social Security for retirees and low-income individuals.

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