Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 15, 2022
Are you going to support a party that wants to give more tax breaks to the rich, cut social security and Medicare or Medicaid? Or are you going to support people who are prepared to stand up for working people?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders contrasts the Democratic Party's stance with that of Republicans on social issues.

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