Social Security, a critically important, great program which does serve as the cornerstone of support for senior citizens, now faces challenges that threaten its long-term stability and well-being. The facts are there. The facts are crystal clear. They are grounded in demographics that were defined two generations ago.
William H. Frist: “Social Security, a critically important, great program which does serve as the cornerstone of support for senior…”
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Addressing the challenges facing Social Security during a speech in Congress.
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