Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 2017
You disagree with him, and that is certainly your right. You believe we should raise the retirement age.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders challenges Mulvaney's stance on Social Security and Medicare cuts.

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