Political Quotes

Bernie Sanders: “When you are racing towards a cliff, you don’t just ease up on the gas pedal. You hit the brakes.”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2026
When you are racing towards a cliff, you don’t just ease up on the gas pedal. You hit the brakes.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

On the urgency of regulating AI development.

Share

More from Bernie Sanders

Nov 12, 2026

In this moment in American history, Chuck's views are way out of touch with where the American people are at.

commondreams.org
Nov 13, 2026

I want to see our students be actively engaged, no matter where they stand on the issues.

sanders.senate.gov
Nov 12, 2026

Any short-term package must include language that restricts the Trump Administration from using appropriated funds to continue his war against Iran.

dailycaller.com
Nov 11, 2026

If this campaign was about anything, it was about change, the need for the Democratic party, in my view, to move in a new and bold direction.

theguardian.com

Other voices in this conversation