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Al Franken: I think he wants some rich people to be able to make more money. I think that's what he's talking about.

On the recordFebruary 5, 2017
I think he wants some rich people to be able to make more money. I think that's what he's talking about.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Senator Franken suggests that President Trump's financial policies favor the wealthy rather than the average American.

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