It's one of the most successful things that government has done for American citizens in the history of our republic. We have kept millions of people from dying in poverty as seniors in this country. We know that right now, In excess of 30% of seniors receiving Social Security benefits have no other visible source of support. So you take it away from them and they will die in poverty. We know that probably the most outrageous thing of all is it breaks a promise. (02:15–02:24)
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Asserts that over 30% of seniors rely solely on Social Security for support.
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