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On the recordAugust 4, 2021
And I have to ask you and ask the public, is it socialism to want people to have a good- paying job? Is it socialism to want to lift people out of poverty? Is it socialism to want our children to have clean air and clean water? Is it socialism to want to make sure we have good accessible health care for all? Is it socialism to want to make sure that everyone is lifted into the quality of life that they so deserve as Americans? And, finally, is it socialism to want to have everyone to have access to the ballot box?
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee
Source
msnbc.com

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Barbara Lee questions whether advocating for basic needs and rights is considered socialism, criticizing the lack of an agenda from opponents.

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