Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 16, 2021
There is a reason why the rich get richer and so many other people are becoming poorer, and that is not just economic decisions but those are political decisions as well.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Linking wealth disparity to political decisions influenced by money.

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