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Bernie Sanders: “We just cannot turn our backs on the millions and millions of seniors who are hurting in this country who need help…”

On the recordJune 18, 2013
We just cannot turn our backs on the millions and millions of seniors who are hurting in this country who need help today.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders calls for support for struggling seniors in America.

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