Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 2, 2010
I think when you have a society which is moving in many ways toward oligarchy.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders warns about the growing wealth gap indicating a shift towards oligarchy.

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