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George H.W. Bush: “There's a safety net for retirees. There's a hole in the safety net for a younger generation coming up. And that's why…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2005
There's a safety net for retirees. There's a hole in the safety net for a younger generation coming up. And that's why I've asked Congress to discuss the issue. I guess it's just my nature. I believe when you see a problem, you've got to deal with it and not pass it on to future presidents and future Congresses.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush discusses the need for Social Security reform and emphasizes the importance of addressing current issues rather than deferring them.

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