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Bernie Sanders: “When we talk about power in America many people think that, you know, President of the United States, pretty powerful…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2022
When we talk about power in America many people think that, you know, President of the United States, pretty powerful guy, that he is the most powerful person in this country. Well, frankly, I am not so sure.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders questions the power of Wall Street CEOs compared to the President.

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