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On the recordMay 7, 2025
Given that reality, one might think that there would be a vigorous discussion right here in the Senate: Do we really want to spend billions of taxpayer dollars starving children in Gaza?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders questions Senate discussions on U.S. financial support for Israel amid humanitarian issues.

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