Bernie Sanders: “If you are a progressive, then I would hate to see who is…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2002

If you are a progressive, then I would hate to see who is conservative, with all due respect.

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Independent · Vermont

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Commenting on political ideologies during a speech.

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