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On the recordApril 29, 1997
I think, picking up on the point of the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Kucinich], that the truth of the matter is the average American worker is scared to death.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Addressing concerns of American workers during a discussion.

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