Political Quotes

On the recordJune 19, 2013
What do you think when we have 14 percent real unemployment in America? That may not be the case in your town.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting high unemployment rates while discussing job availability.

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