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George W. Bush: The best way to make sure we come closest to the benefits which have been promised—come closest to them—is to allow…

On the recordMarch 3, 2005
The best way to make sure we come closest to the benefits which have been promised—come closest to them—is to allow people to take and have that money compound.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in a Discussion on Strengthening Social Security in Notre Dame, Indiana

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