Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 5, 2025
Congress has an urgent responsibility to ensure that workers can join a union and negotiate for higher pay, better benefits, and safer workplaces.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders emphasizes Congress's duty to support workers' rights.

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