Political Quotes

On the recordMay 18, 2015
If we do not act by November 3rd, we will default on our bills for the first time in our Nation's history.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Warning about the impending debt ceiling crisis.

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