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Bernie Sanders: “The debate of today is not about healthcare. It's not about climate change, it is not about education. It is, in fact…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2021
The debate of today is not about healthcare. It's not about climate change, it is not about education. It is, in fact, whether the Republican Party believes in democracy, or whether they're going to continue to believe in the big lie.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders reflects on the current state of the Republican Party and its commitment to democracy.

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