Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 2025
Instead of a government of the people, by the people and for the people, we have now become a government of the billionaire class, for the billionaire class.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders highlights the influence of billionaires on government, contrasting it with democratic ideals.

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