Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 31, 2022
In my view, we are moving toward an oligarchic form of society where the people on top have incredible wealth and power while most Americans are struggling to pay their bills.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders discusses economic inequality and its impact on Americans.

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