“a stunning failure of leadership”
“any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance.”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
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On the recordSeptember 11, 2024
It was never intended as a welfare program; correct?
Said by
Lester Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Senator Johnson emphasizes the original intent of Social Security as a retirement plan, not welfare.

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