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Bill Lee: “That is correct. And I know many individuals who are disabled who would have a very dismal life had it not been for…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2005
That is correct. And I know many individuals who are disabled who would have a very dismal life had it not been for Social Security. Young people who are disabled are able to receive Social Security. It ensures a quality of life for those who, for whatever reason, have not been able to move forward. I do not want to see this touched for the disabled or for young people whose parents have died or for our senior citizens.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Discussing the importance of Social Security for disabled individuals and young people.

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