Bernie Sanders said "I would simply say, Mr. Chairman, that this nominee is really not someone who is what this country is supposed to be about. I will vote no." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 6, 2017

I would simply say, Mr. Chairman, that this nominee is really not someone who is what this country is supposed to be about. I will vote no.

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Independent · Vermont

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Sanders expresses his opposition to the nominee, stating he doesn't align with American values.

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