Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 2011
The single thing they were the most afraid of was the possibility that Social Security benefits would be cut.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights seniors' fears regarding potential cuts to Social Security.

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