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George W. Bush: Take your money; we pay money out for the promises for those people who have retired.

On the recordMarch 29, 2005
Take your money; we pay money out for the promises for those people who have retired.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in a Discussion on Strengthening Social Security in Cedar Rapids

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