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On the recordMay 24, 2023
It is simply paying the bills that Republicans voted for last year and previous years. We're paying off our debt.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Sanders clarifies that the current discussions are about fulfilling previous financial commitments.

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