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Bernie Sanders: “We have the dubious distinction of having the highest rate of childhood poverty.”

On the recordNovember 19, 2008
We have the dubious distinction of having the highest rate of childhood poverty.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
congress.gov
Nov 19, 2008

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the high rate of childhood poverty in the U.S. compared to other industrialized nations.

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