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On the recordJune 8, 2011
In some ways I think there are people who think we are back in the 1950's where Dad went to work and Mommy stayed home with the kids.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders highlights outdated views on family roles and workforce participation.

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