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On the recordFebruary 7, 2016
And I believe that you understand, that while the decisions that are made in Washington today impact every American, they impact the younger generation even more. Because you are going to have to live with those decisions for the next 60, 70, God willing, 80 years.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Bernie Sanders emphasizes the long-term impact of political decisions on the younger generation.

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