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Bernie Sanders: “We have to take a look at revenue and the fact that at 15.8 percent of GDP, revenue today is the lowest point that it…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
We have to take a look at revenue and the fact that at 15.8 percent of GDP, revenue today is the lowest point that it has been almost in 60 years.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders emphasizes the need to address low revenue levels instead of cutting social programs.

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