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Bernie Sanders: They own Congress, they own the White House, but they don't own us!

On the recordApril 14, 2025
They own Congress, they own the White House, but they don't own us!
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders asserts that the wealthy do not control the people.

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