Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 2, 2010
Shouldn't we be focusing on creating jobs in infrastructure, stopping the absurdity of importing $350 billion a year of foreign oil?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Advocates for job creation and energy independence.

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