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Education is the foundation of opportunity. A strong education system provides Americans from across the country the knowledge and training they need to be the successful leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

Today, one in six Americans do not have health insurance, and millions more are under-insured. From middle class workers to seniors to veterans, Americans across the country are struggling for to pay for doctor appointments, hospital visits and prescription drugs.

Transportation plays a major role in quality of life, and I believe that people, businesses and neighborhoods should have access to a variety of safe, reliable transportation choices.

For 70 years, Social Security has provided America with retirement security and has protected families when a worker retires, becomes disabled, or dies. Today, some 92 percent of Americans over 65 receive Social Security retirement or spousal benefits.

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