It’s time to stop the raid on the Social Security trust fund and start allowing Americans to invest their Social Security taxes in personal savings accounts.

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The quote suggests that the government should stop taking money from the Social Security fund and instead let people put their Social Security taxes into their own personal savings accounts. This way, people can control how their money is used and saved for the future.

About Mike Pence

Mike Pence is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 48th vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. He previously served as the 50th governor of Indiana and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Pence’s political career has been marked by both controversy and accomplishments, from his stance on social issues to his role in the 2020 presidential election.

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