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Bernie Sanders: “Now is the time to stand up to powerful special interests. Now is the time to start representing working families.”

On the recordAugust 5, 2026
Now is the time to stand up to powerful special interests. Now is the time to start representing working families.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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On the need for legislative action.

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