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George W. Bush: “There's enough money in the system to take care of the promises for those who have retired and those who are near…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2005
There's enough money in the system to take care of the promises for those who have retired and those who are near retirement.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in a Discussion on Strengthening Social Security in Omaha

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