But our celebration cannot and does not obscure the fact that hard won gains can be easily overturned and that each Congress and each administration can have profound effects on the millions of Americans who depend upon the Social Security Program. Our job is not done, and we must be ever vigilant to protect this most basic of social programs from those who would weaken it.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Social Security Program.
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