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On the recordOctober 13, 2021
I honestly don't know much about it. What I've been focusing on right now, Anderson, is the need to pass the most consequential piece of legislation in the modern history of this country, and demand that the wealthiest people in this country stopped paying their fair share of taxes so that we can address the long neglected needs of working families.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders emphasizes the importance of passing significant legislation to address tax fairness and support working families.

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