It will be my objective to phase out Social Security, to pull it up from the roots, and to get rid of it.
Mike Lee: “It will be my objective to phase out Social Security, to pull it up from the roots, and to get rid of it.”
On the recordMarch 22, 2023
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Mike Lee's objective regarding Social Security cuts was highlighted in a discussion about the American Rescue Plan.
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