Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
I think it is appropriate that in a Nation which is spending $650 billion on the military, yes, that over a 10-year period we can invest $1 trillion in rebuilding our infrastructure.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Advocates for investing in infrastructure despite military spending.

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