George W. Bush: “The main principle is not to let people withdraw money, who've…”

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

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