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On the recordOctober 6, 2010
It is an idea that I guess it is OK for Wall Street billionaires to come up with, but it is not the real world, and it is something that must be opposed.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing proposals from wealthy individuals regarding Social Security.

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