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Bernie Sanders: “The Democratic Caucus must make it abundantly clear that under no circumstances will we support legislation that cuts…”

On the recordAugust 5, 2026
The Democratic Caucus must make it abundantly clear that under no circumstances will we support legislation that cuts Social Security benefits, raises the retirement age, reduces Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs), or privatizes this essential program.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders on Social Security legislation

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