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John Cornyn: “Americans have paid into Social Security with the expectation that the benefits they earned would provide the foundation…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2026
Americans have paid into Social Security with the expectation that the benefits they earned would provide the foundation for their retirement, and Congress has a responsibility to keep that promise.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Stressing the responsibility of Congress regarding Social Security.

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