Political Quotes

Bernie Sanders: “I thank the Senator very much. I would just say, according to a number of independent studies, despite what President…”

On the recordDecember 1, 2017
I thank the Senator very much. I would just say, according to a number of independent studies, despite what President Trump and the Republican leadership are saying, the overwhelming bulk of the tax benefits in this legislation goes to the top 1 percent. I believe the number is 62 percent that goes to the top 1 percent.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
govinfo.gov
Dec 1, 2017

Share

More from Bernie Sanders

Oct 1, 2026

I am very proud that many strong progressives have won Democratic primaries. We got to defend them right now.

washingtonexaminer.com
Oct 2, 2026

Flock is always watching. We cannot allow America to become a surveillance state where a handful of AI oligarchs profit by giving the government the power to track our every movement.

dailycaller.com
Oct 2, 2026

As the cost of home heating skyrockets across the country due to the illegal and unconstitutional War in Iran, we urge you to request an emergency appropriation of at least $3 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

sanders.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation