Political Quotes

On the recordJune 11, 2013
Everybody always talks about how we are not going to balance the budget on the backs of our veterans.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing budget policies that negatively affect veterans.

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