"To preserve our long-term fiscal health, we must also address the growing costs in Medicare and Social Security.  Comprehensive health care reform is the best way to strengthen Medicare for years to come.  And we must also begin a conversation on how to do the same for Social Security, while creating tax-free universal savings accounts for all Americans."

President Obama has pledged to cut the deficit and has recognized that he cannot do that without addressing Medicare and Social Security.

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