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David Schweikert: “In seven years, if you get a Social Security check, you're…”

Featuring: David Schweikert, Republican | U.S. House, Arizona, District 1

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Published | Video Starts at 13:28

Treasury goes out and borrows the money, but they get that plus interest in seven years. They have no more special T bills to cash in with the general fund at treasury In seven years, if you get a Social Security check, you're taking a 21% cut. We will double senior poverty in America in seven years. Double senior poverty. This is a really moral place. (13:28–13:36)

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Asserts that Social Security recipients will face a 21% cut in benefits in seven years.

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