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Lindsey Graham: “I want to save Medicare from bankruptcy, and the reason we have long-term debt is the general treasury is going to be…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
I want to save Medicare from bankruptcy, and the reason we have long-term debt is the general treasury is going to be the funding source for Medicare.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham emphasizes the need to save Medicare from financial issues.

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