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On the recordApril 9, 2013
It seems to me those are all important initiatives, but you are missing one that is very important, and that is the issue of distribution of wealth and income in this country.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders emphasizes the importance of addressing wealth distribution in economic initiatives.

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