Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 2018
Is that a proper issue for the U.S. Government to look into?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders questions the appropriateness of high executive salaries funded by government contracts.

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