Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 2, 2010
We have got a huge debt. We have got to deal with it.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders emphasizes the urgency of addressing the national debt and financial crisis.

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