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George W. Bush: Imagine that. Just say we just started anew, and I say, 'All of you who want to contribute hard-earned money to a system…

On the recordMay 18, 2005
Imagine that. Just say we just started anew, and I say, 'All of you who want to contribute hard-earned money to a system that will be broke within 20 years, please raise your hand.'
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in a Discussion on Strengthening Social Security in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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