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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
But let's not -- let's not insult -- let's not insult the intelligence of the American people. People aren't dumb. Why in God's name does Wall Street make huge campaign contributions? I guess just for the fun of it. They want to throw money around.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders criticizes Wall Street for its campaign contributions.

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