Bush's Ow On Social Security Battle: As Long As It Takes'; He's Not Dissuaded by Shaky Support

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Saying some people in both parties would like him to "go away" on the issue, President Bush vowed Thursday to pursue his Social Security plans for "as long as it takes" to get them through Congress.

"I readily concede for some this is a very difficult lift," said Bush from behind his desk aboard Air Force One, during a one-on-one interview with the Journal Sentinel. "Some would rather the issue not be raised. Some would hope that the president would go away. But that's not going to happen."

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Bush's Ow On Social Security Battle: As Long As It Takes'; He's Not Dissuaded by Shaky Support

Bush spoke with a reporter as he flew to Milwaukee for his 32nd Social Security event this year.

While Democrats remain solidly opposed to Bush's personal retirement accounts, while many Republicans have yet to endorse his ideas and while polls suggest the public is unhappy with Bush's handling of the matter, the president described himself as unbowed.

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