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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
It will be my objective to phase out Social Security, to pull it up from the roots, and to get rid of it.
Said by
Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Mike Lee's objective regarding Social Security cuts was highlighted in a discussion about the American Rescue Plan.

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