Political Quotes

On the recordJune 8, 2022
If you ask the American people, 'Should we ask the wealthiest in our country to contribute more into the Social Security Trust Fund?' the answer is a loud, 'Yes.'
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders points out that Americans support higher contributions from the wealthy to Social Security.

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