Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 6, 2010
It is especially hard to ask people to save when they can barely pay their bills today.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders highlights the difficulty of saving for retirement amid financial struggles.

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