George W. Bush and John Kerry Debate (10/13/2004)

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In this October 13, 2004 ABC News debate, presidential candidates Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush respond to Bob Schieffer's questions about their positions on national security, fiscal responsibility, overseas manufacturing, gay marriage, abortion, healthcare, Social Security reform, immigration, the minimum wage, affirmative action, and gun control. Kerry proposes rolling back Bush's tax cuts to pay for healthcare, education, and Social Security reforms while decreasing the federal deficit. Bush advocates tax relief measures for small businesses to encourage job creation, health and Social Security savings accounts to empower citizen investment, and focusing on education to close the achievement gap.

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1 hr 30 min 53 sec

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