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Bernie Sanders: So, I would say without any doubt that you have a government right now. You know, Lincoln talked about a government of…

On the recordMarch 9, 2025
So, I would say without any doubt that you have a government right now. You know, Lincoln talked about a government of the people, by the people, for the people. I think it's fair to say you have a government today of the billionaires, by the billionaires, and for the billionaires.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders comments on the influence of billionaires in the current government.

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