Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
Look, Wall Street created a mess. We are paying for the mess.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders emphasizes Wall Street's responsibility for the financial crisis.

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