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George W. Bush: “The main principle is not to let people withdraw money, who've retired, from the personal account because it needs to be…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2005
The main principle is not to let people withdraw money, who've retired, from the personal account because it needs to be used for retirement.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in a Discussion on Strengthening Social Security in Raleigh, North Carolina

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