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On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
I think Mr. Trumka makes an important point in his presentation, and that is that we are in the midst of this recession right now primarily, in my view, because of the greed and recklessness and illegal behavior on Wall Street.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders supports Trumka's view on Wall Street's role in the recession.

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