Political Quotes

On the recordJune 19, 2024
The situation has become so absurd that 4 hedge fund managers on Wall Street made more money last year than every kindergarten teacher in America.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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We prioritize hedge fund profits over fair teacher salaries.

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