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On the recordMarch 23, 2009
the incredible greed, recklessness, illegal behavior on the part of Wall Street has enraged the American people.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders highlights public anger towards Wall Street's actions affecting the economy.

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