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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
Last I heard, we lived in a democratic society. Last I heard a United States senator had the right to disagree with the president, including a president who has done such an extraordinary job.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Bernie Sanders defends his right to criticize President Obama, asserting that disagreement is part of a democratic society.

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