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On the recordFebruary 1, 2021
Look, as you`ve indicated, we are in the midst of the most unprecedented set of crises in the modern history of this country. And the governor of West Virginia understands that. I mean, we`re talking about people who have lost their jobs, can`t feed their families, Chris, people are worried about being addicted, 90 million people who are uninsured and underinsured in the midst of this terrible pandemic. We are losing 3,000 people every single day from the virus. Our kids are unable to go to school. You have a significant uptick in mental illness because of all of this separation that people can`t be with their families, can`t be with their friends. This is a terrible moment. And the governor is right. Now is not the time to count pennies. Now is the time to address these monumental crises. And I think what the President is proposing is a very good start in doing that.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the urgent need to address the crises facing the country amid the pandemic.

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