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George W. Bush: This Government of yours has said to Americans, 'That safety net that we've created is fine if you retire, but for a…

On the recordMarch 17, 2005
This Government of yours has said to Americans, 'That safety net that we've created is fine if you retire, but for a younger generation of Americans, it has a hole in it.'
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Strengthening Social Security in Orlando, Florida

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