Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
Why should we put $3 trillion more into an institution which has been corrupt, dishonest, reckless, immoral?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the rationale behind further financial support for corrupt institutions.

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