We can live in a country where seniors retire in dignity and security and not be forced to choose between their medicine and their food. And that is why I am helping to lead the effort in the Senate not only to oppose the privatization of Social Security or cuts in Social Security, but to expand Social Security benefits. We can live in a nation where our veterans, the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend us, get the quality health care and the benefits they have earned and the respect that they are due. (23:18–23:31)
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Asserts that Bernie Sanders is leading efforts in the Senate to expand Social Security benefits.
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