Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
I happen to believe not only that we should not cut Social Security, but we should expand benefits.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders advocates for expanding Social Security benefits instead of cutting them.

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