Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 2025
The massive income and wealth inequality that exists in America today is not just an economic issue, it is literally a matter of life and death.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights the severe impact of income inequality on health and longevity.

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