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Bernie Sanders: “When the President ran for office, he was very clear in saying that Social Security has been an absolute success for the…”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
When the President ran for office, he was very clear in saying that Social Security has been an absolute success for the last 75 years, it is vital to the well-being of the working people of this country.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders emphasizes the importance of Social Security and its historical success.

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