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On the recordAugust 11, 2025
What they’re trying to do is to divide us up. ‘Oh, you’re a Muslim. You’re undocumented. You’re black. You’re gay. Let’s divide everybody up so that rich can become richer.’ Our job is to bring people together.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders critiques divisive politics and emphasizes unity among different groups.

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