John McCain's campaign has suggested that the best answer for the growing pressures on Social Security might be to cut cost-of-living adjustments or raise the retirement age. Let me be clear. I will not do either.
Bernie Sanders: “John McCain's campaign has suggested that the best answer for the growing pressures on Social Security might be to cut…”
On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
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Sanders emphasizes Obama's commitment against cutting Social Security benefits during the campaign.
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