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On the recordOctober 17, 2011
I think until we know that it just becomes too easy for folks to stand up and say, 'well, we're going to cut Social Security.'
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need to understand the impact of Social Security cuts.

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