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Bernie Sanders: “When we talk about poverty in America, I think a lot of thoughts go through our minds.”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
When we talk about poverty in America, I think a lot of thoughts go through our minds.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders reflects on the various aspects of poverty in America.

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