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Bernie Sanders

Of course the Republicans have long wanted to privatize Social Security and destroy it. But Social Security has been the most important and valuable social program in the history of the United States.

Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders is saying that Republicans have aimed to change Social Security by turning it over to private companies, which he believes would harm the program. He emphasizes that Social Security has played a crucial and positive role in American society throughout its history.

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