Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
The real debate should not be over whether the United States or the Soviet Union spends more on its military, but over how to reduce worldwide military spending.
We must learn that when we spend money on the military, we are cutting back on education, health, and social programs.
The real question of the nuclear freeze is whether we can begin to reverse the arms race.
We have an obligation to try to create a society in which all people can live decently and with dignity.
I don't believe in charities. Government, rather than charity organizations, should take responsibility for social programs.
It is time to begin a serious discussion about the role of government in our lives.
In Vermont, at least, I am not viewed as a crackpot. I am viewed as a serious candidate for mayor.
We have to deal with the reality that 50% of the American people don't vote, don't participate in the political process.
The function of the press is to raise political consciousness, not just to report the news.
We need a new radical political force which can seriously challenge the present political and economic structure.
We believe that the energy crisis is a major problem confronting the people of Vermont and the entire world.
I think there's a real necessity to raise the entire level of political consciousness in the state.





