Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
They don't want ordinary people—that's you—and democracy getting in their way.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders emphasizes the threat billionaires pose to democracy.

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