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On the recordSeptember 12, 2022
I am 66, soon will be 67. I have a good salary. I have a military retirement. I have a congressional pension plan. If you asked me to take a little less to save Social Security for people who need it more than I do, count me in.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Graham expressed willingness to take less from Social Security to help those in greater need.

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