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George W. Bush: Today, young workers who pay into Social Security might as well be saving their money in their mattresses.

On the recordMay 1, 2001
Today, young workers who pay into Social Security might as well be saving their money in their mattresses.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Establishing the President's Commission To Strengthen Social Security

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