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James Talarico: “Social Security is not bankrupt today because of immigrants…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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Published | Video Starts at 29:28

Yeah, great job. Hey, Malik. So we just got cut off. Yes. Have you heard the claim that Social Security is going to go bankrupt? Yes. And do you know why Social Security is not bankrupt today because of immigrants. Undocumented people pay into Social Security through their i10 numbers and they don't take any benefits in return. So they single handedly as a community in the shadows, are keeping this system of ours solvent. 5% of the entire armed forces are immigrants. (29:28–29:38)

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Asserts that immigrants, particularly undocumented ones, help keep Social Security solvent by contributing without receiving benefits.

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