Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2023
I hope that we can do what the pundits tell us that we can't do, and that is actually deal with the issues facing the American people.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders expresses hope for bipartisan cooperation on health care issues.

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