Bernie Sanders actually said...

I don't believe in charities. Government, rather than charity organizations, should take responsibility for social programs.

NYTimes.com

12/07/1981

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I would like to extend a special thanks to Chairman Sanders for his leadership on the OAA.

The Older Americans Act provides Federal funding for many essential services for our Nation's seniors.

Thank you, Senator Sanders.

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