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On the recordJanuary 24, 2016
It is not easy for people to stand up and say that. So I thank you for saying and for telling us what's going on in your lives because the truth is, you can't make it on $12,000. You can't live in dignity on $10,000 or less.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Bernie Sanders acknowledges the struggles of people living on low incomes.

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