Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
I voted against the repeal of Glass-Steagall... I do not believe in unregulated financial institutions
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders expresses his opposition to deregulation in the financial sector.

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