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Bernie Sanders: the American people believe it is women, not the government that has a right to control their own body.

On the recordJune 4, 2024
the American people believe it is women, not the government that has a right to control their own body.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Citing public opinion supporting women's autonomy over their bodies.

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