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Bernie Sanders: “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…”

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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