Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 16, 2022
Are you concerned that this extraordinary concentration of ownership might be a danger to our economy, and, in fact, with so much power in so few hands a danger to democratic society?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Chairman Sanders questions the risks of concentrated financial power on democracy and the economy.

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