Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 19, 2008
Say a word about income and wealth and equality. Can you have a sustainable strong economy when so few have so much and so many have so little?
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
congress.gov
Nov 19, 2008

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Senator Sanders raises concerns about income inequality and its impact on the economy.

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