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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.
No, it does. All that I am saying is, 2 years ago, the Secretary of State of the United States of America said the Monroe Doctrine is alive and well. Yes, of course, it is hypothetical. I do not believe that Mexico is going to enter into…
Mr. President, before I begin, I would like to ask unanimous consent to put into the Congressional Record an open letter to the Russian leadership from the Russian Congress of Intellectuals, who state: Our position is simple: Russia does…
Mr. President, as I speak today Europe, for the first time in almost 80 years, is faced with the threat of a major invasion. A large nation threatens a smaller, less powerful neighbor, surrounding it on three sides with well over 100,000…
No, we would not. But my point is, the Monroe Doctrine remains in existence today. It is not just history. You and I can agree that maybe the United States should not have overthrown governments over the years. The Monroe Doctrine exists…
I appreciate the thoughts of my friend from Illinois. With much of what he said, I, obviously, agree. My father came from Poland as a matter of fact. I think, maybe, the difference of opinion that we have has something to do with what we…
Senator Klobuchar said it all. I know we are spending the week dealing with Assistant Secretaries or something or another-- and that is all terribly important--but the American people want us to start acting on their needs. At the top of…
Madam President, let us be as clear as we can be, and that is, there is significant discontent throughout our country today, from Vermont to California and in all 50 States. The American people are worried about COVID. We are all worried…
I say to my friend from Idaho, we have been going through regular order dealing with prescription drugs for 40 years. It hasn't quite worked. Your bill has gone nowhere. My bill has gone nowhere. If you have got objections to what Senator…
Mr. President, S. Con. Res. 14, the fiscal year 2022 congressional budget resolution, included authority in section 4009 to allow the chairman of the Committee on the Budget to adjust budget aggregates and committee allocations after the…
Mr. President, we are running out of Senators from Vermont. I think that is it. (Laughter.) Let me begin by thanking a number of my Senate colleagues who have worked so hard on this issue. Let me thank, among others, Senators Merkley…
Madam President, S. Con. Res. 14, the fiscal year 2022 congressional budget resolution, included a reserve fund in section 3003 to allow the chairman of the Committee on the Budget to revise budget aggregates and committee allocations for…
Mr. President, I find myself in the somewhat uncomfortable and unusual position of agreeing with Senator Paul. And let me thank him and Senator Lee for their hard work in reclaiming Congress's congressional war powers, another very…
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