Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
Do you believe that Wall Street leaders engaged in illegal behavior and that some of them should end up behind bars in the coming years?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders questions the legality of Wall Street actions and calls for accountability.

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