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On the recordJanuary 22, 2017
I think that the inaugural speech was certainly not what most Americans wanted to hear. I think what most Americans wanted to hear that President Trump should understand that he's the president for all of our people and not just those who voted for him.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders critiques President Trump's inaugural speech, emphasizing the need for inclusivity as president.

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