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Glenn Grothman: “If you're getting a Social Security check at home, 26% of…”

Featuring: Glenn Grothman, Republican | U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 6

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Published | Video Starts at 20:32

… money put in health care, are going to say, okay, why don't you take money away from somewhere else? I mean, think about that. We're borrowing 26% of our budget. If you're getting a Social Security check at home, 26% of that Social Security check was borrowed. So the Republicans really, I'm sure when the compromise comes, are going to agree to give the Democrats somewhat they want. (20:32–20:39)

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Asserts that 26% of Social Security checks are funded by borrowed money.

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