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On the recordMarch 9, 2025
The idea that we have oligarchs, people with incredible wealth trashing programs that working people desperately need is, I think, unacceptable to the vast majority of the American people.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders criticizes wealthy individuals undermining essential social programs.

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