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Bernie Sanders: “I think what the overwhelming majority of the American people want us to do is finally stand up for them, not just the…”

On the recordAugust 2, 2026
I think what the overwhelming majority of the American people want us to do is finally stand up for them, not just the drug companies and the health care industry and the fossil fuel industry.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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On representing working families in legislation.

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