Jim Risch on Social Security
Republican Challenger; former Governor
Reform Social Security without privatization
Risch says we need to reform Social Security, but says he does not believe in privatization and will not vote to cut benefits.
Source: 2008 Idaho Senate Debate reported in Boise Weekly City Desk Oct 9, 2008
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