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On the recordOctober 11, 2021
We have the strong support, the overwhelming support of the American people; $3.5 trillion is already a major compromise. And the time is now long overdue for Senators Manchin and Senator Sinema to tell us exactly where they are spending. What do they want to cut?
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Sanders argues for the necessity of the $3.5 trillion budget and urges Senators Manchin and Sinema to clarify their positions.

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