Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 2011
We don't want a national policy that says the longer you live the less purchasing power your Social Security has.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Opposing chained-CPI due to its negative impact on Social Security benefits for seniors.

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