Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 14, 2019
Half of the people in our country are living paycheck to paycheck. That's not a strong economy.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders highlights economic inequality and the struggles of working people in the U.S.

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