Bernie Sanders: “The criticism, Mr. Chairman, has been that it is pretty easy, if my…”

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009

The criticism, Mr. Chairman, has been that it is pretty easy, if my bill goes from $2 billion to $8 billion, we are spending $6 billion.

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Senator Sanders addresses concerns about the cost of his bill versus potential savings.

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Bernie Sanders: “The criticism, Mr. Chairman, has been that it is pretty easy, if my bill goes from $2 billion to $8 billion, we are…”