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Bernie Sanders: “If you ask the American people, 'Should we cut Social Security benefits, raise the retirement age?' there is a very…”

On the recordJune 8, 2022
If you ask the American people, 'Should we cut Social Security benefits, raise the retirement age?' there is a very loud, 'No.'
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights public opposition to cuts in Social Security benefits.

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