Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 22, 2021
the way our government, from day one, from before we became a country, has treated the Native American people, has been nothing less than shameful.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders criticizes historical treatment of Native Americans by the government.

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