Bernie Sanders actually said...

I think the perception on the part of these demonstrators, and millions of other Americans, is that as a result of the greed, the recklessness and the illegal behavior on Wall Street we were plunged into this horrendous recession we are currently in.

Context

Sanders discusses public perception of Wall Street's role in the recession.

10/03/2011

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