In America today, over 20% of seniors are trying to survive on $15,000 a year or less. It is not a radical idea to say that. We have got to significantly expand Social Security benefits by lifting the cap on taxable income. So, brothers and sisters, my point is that you're living in the richest country in the history of the world. And what the ruling class wants us to believe is this is the best that we can do. (15:56–16:02)
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Advocates for expanding Social Security by removing the income cap on taxable earnings.
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