Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 28, 2021
This bill, if I have anything to say about it will be 100 percent paid for by ending the tax breaks and the loopholes that the wealthy and large corporations now are able to enjoy.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders asserts that the proposed legislation will be fully funded by eliminating tax breaks for the wealthy.

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