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On the recordMay 26, 2026
I introduced legislation, which Graham will be by my side in fighting for, which says that we are going to impose a 5% annual wealth tax on 938 billionaires in America.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Discussing tax proposals during a rally.

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