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Bernie Sanders: The principle is simple: When a public resource generates wealth, the public should share in that wealth.

On the recordJune 19, 2026
The principle is simple: When a public resource generates wealth, the public should share in that wealth.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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On introducing legislation for public ownership in AI companies.

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