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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Sep 17, 2025

I do think it is a terrible bill. I do think that we have taken money from healthcare and other areas to fund a tax cut for very wealthy people. I think it is bad for the economy and creates a lot of insecurity. We are also having a big…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 17, 2025

It is absurd to have to say this in the year 2025 but vaccines are safe and effective.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 17, 2025

Look, it is hard for me to understand how the Democratic leadership is not supporting the candidate who won the Democratic primary.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 17, 2025

The fight for justice has gone on for a few thousand years. And we’re continuing it.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 17, 2025

If you could defeat the oligarchs here and say, 'You know what? New York City is not for sale.' That will send a message to every community in America that real change is possible.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 17, 2025

What the system has done is taken away our dreams. And they said, we get it all.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 17, 2025

The importance of your election is that from a moral perspective, from a set of values, you’re going to be in sharp contrast to the president of the United States.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 17, 2025

You have a right to speak out on these issues. I think you do. And I think when you do, you are reflecting the views of the vast majority of the people in this city.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 13, 2025

What is so radical about saying we need an economy that works for everybody, not just for Mr. [Elon] Musk and his billionaire friends?

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 13, 2025

And I think over the years, the Democratic Party has done a lot of good things in terms of women’s rights, the environment, civil rights, gay rights. But in terms of the needs of the working class, I’m sorry to have to say they have not.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 13, 2025

What the American people are saying [is]: Who is standing up for us? Who understands our pain? Who’s going to improve our lives?

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 13, 2025

This is a pivotal moment in American history. And it is absolutely imperative that we have candidates and elected officials who have the guts to say, ‘No, I don’t want your billionaire campaign contributions. I’m going to stand up for…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 10, 2025

Political violence has no place in this country. We must condemn this horrifying attack.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 9, 2025

No society can survive when one man becomes a trillionaire while the working class struggles to survive. This cannot stand.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 9, 2025

This is not only grossly immoral. It is insane economics.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 9, 2025

Another $900 billion for Elon Musk, while 60% live paycheck to paycheck? Really?

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 7, 2025

What a radical idea to say that we should stabilize rents so the working-class people can live in this city.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 7, 2025

What they fear is Mamdani becoming a model for what could sweep across the country.

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