Vicente Gonzalez: “Social Security is not a freebie. It is something you have…”

“However, it's not just seniors who rely on Social Security. It's also our children, widows, spouses and disabled workers as well. And let's not forget that Social Security is not a freebie. It is something you have paid into and earned with your hard work. In fact, just in Texas 34 alone, there are 125,000 Social Security recipients today on Social Security Day of Action. Let us remember how valuable this service is to so many of us here in South Texas.” (00:39–00:46)

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