Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 9, 2021
the people on the top economically are doing phenomenally well, while so many tens of millions of Americans are struggling
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Highlights economic inequality during a crisis.

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