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On the recordJune 8, 2022
there is, in fact, a strong philosophical difference between many of us in the Democratic caucus and many in the Republican caucus, as to the best way forward with regard to Social Security.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights the ideological divide on Social Security between Democrats and Republicans.

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