The one thing you have perfected in Washington is your ability to lie. I can't even believe you have the ability to stand here and say something like that. Look, I believe We need to protect Social Security and keep it sanct for everybody who's on Social Security or getting ready to retire. If you want to know why Social Security is in trouble, it's real simple. Because we've taken federal debt from. Well, Senator Baldwin has been in office from 5.5 billion to 36, 5.5 trillion to $36 trillion. (11:49–11:58)
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Asserts the need to protect Social Security benefits for current and near-retirees.
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