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I don't understand the Democrats' approach to Social Security in this country, and I'm not alone.

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William Weld
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: July 31
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[Donald Trump] doesn't deal well with criticism and blame and I don't think he could competently manage the office of the presidency given the criticism and challenge that you face every single day as the President of the United States.
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