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Hakeem Jeffries: “That good retirement means making sure that these extremists…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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Leader Jeffries Delivers Opening Remarks at NAN's National Convention

Published | Video Starts at 05:26

And when it's all said and done, a good retirement. That's what we're working hard to bring about. And by the way, That good retirement means making sure that these extremists keep their hands off your Social Security and your Medicare at all times. Work hard, play by the rules, live the good life. Challenging times. As we approach our 250th birthday, reasonable for all of us to ask the question, what makes America America? (05:26–05:36)

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Asserts that extremists should not interfere with Social Security and Medicare.

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