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Ron Johnson: “It was never intended as a welfare program; correct?”

On the recordSeptember 11, 2024
It was never intended as a welfare program; correct?
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

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

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