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On the recordFebruary 22, 2021
Extreme wealth inequality undermines our economy, as you have said. It undermines justice. It undermines our democracy.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren argues that extreme wealth inequality negatively impacts the economy, justice, and democracy.

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