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240 Notable Quotes By Bernie Sanders That You Can Count On

Famous As: United States Senator from Vermont
Born On: September 8, 1941
Born In: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Age: 81 Years

Bernie Sanders is a distinguished American politician who has been serving as the ‘Junior United States Senator’ from Vermont since 2007. Congressional history suggests that Sanders has been the longest serving independent in the U.S. After serving as the chair of ‘Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee’ for two years, Sanders became the ranking minority member on ‘Senate Budget Commitee’. Sanders has always been vocal about issues that have been close to his heart which include racial equality, healthcare and racism. Going by many scholars, Sanders views, opinions and thoughts are considered to be more in line with social democracy. His book ‘Our Revolution: A Future To Believe In’ was published in 2016 and made its way to number 3 at ‘The New York Times Bestseller List’. Go through the quotes and sayings by Bernie Sanders which have been amassed from his writings, speeches, books, interviews, tweets and public utterances.

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I think what the American people are saying is enough is enough. This country, this great country, belongs to all of us. It cannot continue to be controlled by a handful of billionaires who apparently want it all.

I think what the American people are saying is enough is enough. This country, this great country, belongs to all of us. It cannot continue to be controlled by a handful of billionaires who apparently want it all.

Bernie Sanders
It costs a hell of a lot more money to put somebody in jail than send them to the University of Virginia.

It costs a hell of a lot more money to put somebody in jail than send them to the University of Virginia.

Bernie Sanders
It's time to make our government work for all of us... and not just the 1%.

It's time to make our government work for all of us... and not just the 1%.

Bernie Sanders
We need a very progressive and strong agenda to bring people into the political process because I worry very much about the future of the American democracy where so many people are giving up.

We need a very progressive and strong agenda to bring people into the political process because I worry very much about the future of the American democracy where so many people are giving up.

Bernie Sanders
I'm not that much of a socialist compared to Eisenhower.

I'm not that much of a socialist compared to Eisenhower.

Bernie Sanders
What kind of nation are we when we give tax breaks to billionaires, but we can't take care of the elderly and the children.

What kind of nation are we when we give tax breaks to billionaires, but we can't take care of the elderly and the children.

Bernie Sanders
Brothers and sisters: Now is not the time for thinking small, now is not the time for the same-old, same-old establishment politics and stale inside-the-Beltway ideas.

Brothers and sisters: Now is not the time for thinking small, now is not the time for the same-old, same-old establishment politics and stale inside-the-Beltway ideas.

Bernie Sanders
We need to change the power structure in America, we need to end the political oligarchy.

We need to change the power structure in America, we need to end the political oligarchy.

Bernie Sanders
The United States must join the rest of the industrialized world, guarantee health care to all people as a right.

The United States must join the rest of the industrialized world, guarantee health care to all people as a right.

Bernie Sanders
The point is change can come about, but it only comes about when millions of people are actively involved in political struggle, the billionaires may have the money, but we have the people.

The point is change can come about, but it only comes about when millions of people are actively involved in political struggle, the billionaires may have the money, but we have the people.

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An America where every person, no matter their race, their disability or their sexual orientation realizes the full promise of equality that is our birthright as Americans.

An America where every person, no matter their race, their disability or their sexual orientation realizes the full promise of equality that is our birthright as Americans.

Bernie Sanders
Today, the top one-tenth of 1% owns nearly as much wealth as the bottom 90%. The economic game is rigged, and this level of inequality is unsustainable. We need an economy that works for all, not just the powerful.

Today, the top one-tenth of 1% owns nearly as much wealth as the bottom 90%. The economic game is rigged, and this level of inequality is unsustainable. We need an economy that works for all, not just the powerful.

Bernie Sanders
Americans' right to free speech should not be proportionate to their bank accounts.

Americans' right to free speech should not be proportionate to their bank accounts.

Bernie Sanders
The only way change happens is when people become more significantly involved in the political process.

The only way change happens is when people become more significantly involved in the political process.

Bernie Sanders
It's better to show up than to give up.

It's better to show up than to give up.

Bernie Sanders
The problems we face, did not come down from the heavens. They are made, they are made by bad human decisions, and good human decisions can change them.

The problems we face, did not come down from the heavens. They are made, they are made by bad human decisions, and good human decisions can change them.

Bernie Sanders
What my campaign is about is a political revolution - millions of people standing up and saying, enough is enough. Our government belongs to all of us, and not just the hand full of billionaires.

What my campaign is about is a political revolution - millions of people standing up and saying, enough is enough. Our government belongs to all of us, and not just the hand full of billionaires.

Bernie Sanders
Finally, let understand that when we stand together, we will always win. When men and women stand together for justice, we win. When black, white and Hispanic people stand together for justice, we win.

Finally, let understand that when we stand together, we will always win. When men and women stand together for justice, we win. When black, white and Hispanic people stand together for justice, we win.

Bernie Sanders
Real change never occurs from the top on down, [but] always from the bottom on up.

Real change never occurs from the top on down, [but] always from the bottom on up.

Bernie Sanders
A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much and so many have so little.

A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much and so many have so little.

Bernie Sanders
To me, democratic socialism means democracy. It means creating a government that represents all of us, not just the wealthiest people in the country.

To me, democratic socialism means democracy. It means creating a government that represents all of us, not just the wealthiest people in the country.

Bernie Sanders
You go to your public library, or you call your fire department or police department, what do you think you are calling? These are socialist institutions.

You go to your public library, or you call your fire department or police department, what do you think you are calling? These are socialist institutions.

Bernie Sanders
It used to be that I was known as 'the longest-serving independent in the history of the United States Congress,' which is true. Now I'm a 'self-professed democratic socialist.' Things change when you run for president.

It used to be that I was known as 'the longest-serving independent in the history of the United States Congress,' which is true. Now I'm a 'self-professed democratic socialist.' Things change when you run for president.

Bernie Sanders
I think there are a lot of people who, when they hear the word 'socialist,' get very, very nervous.

I think there are a lot of people who, when they hear the word 'socialist,' get very, very nervous.

Bernie Sanders
Bill Clinton is a moderate Democrat. I'm a democratic socialist.

Bill Clinton is a moderate Democrat. I'm a democratic socialist.

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Democratic socialism means, that in a democratic, civilized society, the wealthiest people and the largest corporations must pay their fair share of taxes.

Democratic socialism means, that in a democratic, civilized society, the wealthiest people and the largest corporations must pay their fair share of taxes.

Bernie Sanders
I certainly did not know what the word 'socialism' meant growing up, because I was brought up in a very nonpolitical family. My brother was somewhat active, but my parents were not.

I certainly did not know what the word 'socialism' meant growing up, because I was brought up in a very nonpolitical family. My brother was somewhat active, but my parents were not.

Bernie Sanders
Social Security, which transformed life for the elderly in this country, was 'socialist.' The concept of the 'minimum wage' was seen as a radical intrusion into the marketplace and was described as 'socialist.'

Social Security, which transformed life for the elderly in this country, was 'socialist.' The concept of the 'minimum wage' was seen as a radical intrusion into the marketplace and was described as 'socialist.'

Bernie Sanders
Democratic socialism means that we must create an economy that works for all, not just the very wealthy.

Democratic socialism means that we must create an economy that works for all, not just the very wealthy.

Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton will nominate justices to the Supreme Court who are prepared to overturn Citizens United and end the movement toward oligarchy that we are seeing in this country.

Hillary Clinton will nominate justices to the Supreme Court who are prepared to overturn Citizens United and end the movement toward oligarchy that we are seeing in this country.

Bernie Sanders
We have got to defeat Donald Trump, and we have got to elect Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine.

We have got to defeat Donald Trump, and we have got to elect Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine.

Bernie Sanders
It is no secret that Hillary Clinton and I disagree on a number of issues.

It is no secret that Hillary Clinton and I disagree on a number of issues.

Bernie Sanders
Our job is to do two things - to defeat Donald Trump and to elect Hillary Clinton. It is easy to boo, but it is harder to look your kids in the face if we are living under a Trump presidency.

Our job is to do two things - to defeat Donald Trump and to elect Hillary Clinton. It is easy to boo, but it is harder to look your kids in the face if we are living under a Trump presidency.

Bernie Sanders
Any objective observer will conclude that - based on her ideas and her leadership - Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States.

Any objective observer will conclude that - based on her ideas and her leadership - Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States.

Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton will nominate justices to the Supreme Court who are prepared to overturn Citizens United!

Hillary Clinton will nominate justices to the Supreme Court who are prepared to overturn Citizens United!

Bernie Sanders
Together, together, my friends, we have begun a political revolution to transform America, and that revolution, our revolution, continues!

Together, together, my friends, we have begun a political revolution to transform America, and that revolution, our revolution, continues!

Bernie Sanders
Let me thank the 2 1/2 million Americans who helped fund our campaign with an unprecedented 8 million individual campaign contributions. Anyone know what that average contribution was? That's right, $27.

Let me thank the 2 1/2 million Americans who helped fund our campaign with an unprecedented 8 million individual campaign contributions. Anyone know what that average contribution was? That's right, $27.

Bernie Sanders
But what I intend to do, the day after Hillary Clinton is elected president of the United States, is to do everything I can to make sure she goes forward as progressively as she can.

But what I intend to do, the day after Hillary Clinton is elected president of the United States, is to do everything I can to make sure she goes forward as progressively as she can.

Bernie Sanders
Clinton understands that in a competitive global economy we need the best-educated workforce in the world. She and I worked together on a proposal that will revolutionize higher education in America.

Clinton understands that in a competitive global economy we need the best-educated workforce in the world. She and I worked together on a proposal that will revolutionize higher education in America.

Bernie Sanders
We have over 13 million people who supported my candidacy. And I have no doubt that there are some of those people who will not vote for Hillary Clinton.

We have over 13 million people who supported my candidacy. And I have no doubt that there are some of those people who will not vote for Hillary Clinton.

Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton wants to see that all Americans have the right to choose a public option in their health care exchange.

Hillary Clinton wants to see that all Americans have the right to choose a public option in their health care exchange.

Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton understands that a president's job is to worry about future generations, not the short-term profits of the fossil fuel industry.

Hillary Clinton understands that a president's job is to worry about future generations, not the short-term profits of the fossil fuel industry.

Bernie Sanders
Why, over her political career has Wall Street been a major - the major campaign contributor to Hillary Clinton? You know, maybe they're dumb and they don't know what they're going to get, but I don't think so.

Why, over her political career has Wall Street been a major - the major campaign contributor to Hillary Clinton? You know, maybe they're dumb and they don't know what they're going to get, but I don't think so.

Bernie Sanders
It is time for Congress to save the Postal Service, not dismantle it.

It is time for Congress to save the Postal Service, not dismantle it.

Bernie Sanders
At the insistence of the Bush administration, Congress in 2006 passed legislation that required the Postal Service to prefund, over a 10-year period, 75 years of future retiree health benefits.

At the insistence of the Bush administration, Congress in 2006 passed legislation that required the Postal Service to prefund, over a 10-year period, 75 years of future retiree health benefits.

Bernie Sanders
The minimum wage in Denmark is about twice that of the United States, and people who are totally out of the labor market or unable to care for themselves have a basic income guarantee of about $100 per day.

The minimum wage in Denmark is about twice that of the United States, and people who are totally out of the labor market or unable to care for themselves have a basic income guarantee of about $100 per day.

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Denmark is a small, homogenous nation of about 5.5 million people. The United States is a melting pot of more than 315 million people. No question about it, Denmark and the United States are very different countries.

Denmark is a small, homogenous nation of about 5.5 million people. The United States is a melting pot of more than 315 million people. No question about it, Denmark and the United States are very different countries.

Bernie Sanders
Mitt Romney's energy policy is a relic of the 19th century. We need a 21st century plan. The fate of the planet is at stake.

Mitt Romney's energy policy is a relic of the 19th century. We need a 21st century plan. The fate of the planet is at stake.

Bernie Sanders
The Department of Defense, the largest single energy consumer in America, is bullish on solar.

The Department of Defense, the largest single energy consumer in America, is bullish on solar.

Bernie Sanders
While I may not agree with all of President Obama's energy policies, I strongly supported his successful effort to double fuel economy standards for cars and trucks to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.

While I may not agree with all of President Obama's energy policies, I strongly supported his successful effort to double fuel economy standards for cars and trucks to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.

Bernie Sanders
Before Social Security existed, about half of America's senior citizens lived in poverty.

Before Social Security existed, about half of America's senior citizens lived in poverty.

Bernie Sanders
If you want to know if your food contains gluten, aspartame, high fructose corn syrup, trans-fats or MSG, you simply read the ingredients listed on the label.

If you want to know if your food contains gluten, aspartame, high fructose corn syrup, trans-fats or MSG, you simply read the ingredients listed on the label.

Bernie Sanders
In 49 countries around the world, including all of Europe, people have the opportunity of knowing whether or not they are eating food which contains genetically engineered ingredients. In the United States, we don't.

In 49 countries around the world, including all of Europe, people have the opportunity of knowing whether or not they are eating food which contains genetically engineered ingredients. In the United States, we don't.

Bernie Sanders
When a mother goes to the store and purchases food for her child, she has the right to know what she is feeding her family.

When a mother goes to the store and purchases food for her child, she has the right to know what she is feeding her family.

Bernie Sanders
Fossil fuel corporations are supposed to pay the government fair market royalties in exchange for the right to drill on public lands or in federal waters.

Fossil fuel corporations are supposed to pay the government fair market royalties in exchange for the right to drill on public lands or in federal waters.

Bernie Sanders
Coal and oil lobbyists added fossil fuels to a bill aimed at helping American manufacturers, so they too could claim 'manufacturing' tax deductions.

Coal and oil lobbyists added fossil fuels to a bill aimed at helping American manufacturers, so they too could claim 'manufacturing' tax deductions.

Bernie Sanders
I have seven beautiful grandchildren, four of whom are girls.

I have seven beautiful grandchildren, four of whom are girls.

Bernie Sanders
History will record that the Citizens United decision is one of the worst in the history of our country.

History will record that the Citizens United decision is one of the worst in the history of our country.

Bernie Sanders
If the U.S. can transform its domestic market for HIV/AIDS drugs, it will certainly transform the world market and make HIV/AIDS drugs more affordable for everyone, everywhere.

If the U.S. can transform its domestic market for HIV/AIDS drugs, it will certainly transform the world market and make HIV/AIDS drugs more affordable for everyone, everywhere.

Bernie Sanders
From the beginning, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has presented very difficult challenges.

From the beginning, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has presented very difficult challenges.

Bernie Sanders
When World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988, there was no truly effective treatment for what was almost always a deadly disease.

When World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988, there was no truly effective treatment for what was almost always a deadly disease.

Bernie Sanders
The Federal Reserve has the responsibility to protect the credit rights of consumers.

The Federal Reserve has the responsibility to protect the credit rights of consumers.

Bernie Sanders
We should make a major financial commitment to improving our roads and bridges.

We should make a major financial commitment to improving our roads and bridges.

Bernie Sanders
For too long, unfunded federal mandates have drained the budgets of states and communities. The strength and vitality of our communities must be restored.

For too long, unfunded federal mandates have drained the budgets of states and communities. The strength and vitality of our communities must be restored.

Bernie Sanders
Vermonters often ask me whether I am pessimistic about the future of our country. My honest answer is that I am not.

Vermonters often ask me whether I am pessimistic about the future of our country. My honest answer is that I am not.

Bernie Sanders
States used to protect consumers from predatory lenders, but strong state usury laws were obliterated by a 1978 U.S. Supreme Court decision.

States used to protect consumers from predatory lenders, but strong state usury laws were obliterated by a 1978 U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Bernie Sanders
Finland is no utopia.

Finland is no utopia.

Bernie Sanders
In Finland, where 80 percent of workers belong to unions, all employees enjoy at least 30 days paid vacation, and the gap between the rich and poor is far more equitable than in the United States.

In Finland, where 80 percent of workers belong to unions, all employees enjoy at least 30 days paid vacation, and the gap between the rich and poor is far more equitable than in the United States.

Bernie Sanders
Representative Spencer Bachus is one of the only people I know from Alabama. I bet I'm the only socialist he knows.

Representative Spencer Bachus is one of the only people I know from Alabama. I bet I'm the only socialist he knows.

Bernie Sanders
If credit unions can grow and prosper with a 15 percent cap, so can banks.

If credit unions can grow and prosper with a 15 percent cap, so can banks.

Bernie Sanders
In 2003, GlaxoSmithKline paid $88 million in civil fines for overcharging Medicaid for its anti-depressant Paxil.

In 2003, GlaxoSmithKline paid $88 million in civil fines for overcharging Medicaid for its anti-depressant Paxil.

Bernie Sanders
In 2004, Warner-Lambert, a division of Pfizer Inc., pled guilty to two felonies and agreed to pay $430 million for fraudulently promoting the drug Neurontin.

In 2004, Warner-Lambert, a division of Pfizer Inc., pled guilty to two felonies and agreed to pay $430 million for fraudulently promoting the drug Neurontin.

Bernie Sanders
In 1999, Hoffmann-LaRoche paid a $500 million criminal fine for leading a worldwide conspiracy to fix prices for certain vitamins.

In 1999, Hoffmann-LaRoche paid a $500 million criminal fine for leading a worldwide conspiracy to fix prices for certain vitamins.

Bernie Sanders
For every $1 billion we invest in public transportation, we create 30,000 jobs, save thousands of dollars a year for each commuter, and dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.

For every $1 billion we invest in public transportation, we create 30,000 jobs, save thousands of dollars a year for each commuter, and dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Bernie Sanders
I see a future where American companies lead the world in the production of hybrid-plug in cars and electric vehicles.

I see a future where American companies lead the world in the production of hybrid-plug in cars and electric vehicles.

Bernie Sanders
Even the alternative weekly newspapers, traditionally a bastion of progressive thought and analysis, have been bought by a monopoly franchise and made a predictable shift to the right in their coverage of local news.

Even the alternative weekly newspapers, traditionally a bastion of progressive thought and analysis, have been bought by a monopoly franchise and made a predictable shift to the right in their coverage of local news.

Bernie Sanders
The right wing has monopolized the AM radio airwaves.

The right wing has monopolized the AM radio airwaves.

Bernie Sanders
Private insurance companies in America are reaping huge profits.

Private insurance companies in America are reaping huge profits.

Bernie Sanders
For much of America, the all-American values depicted in Norman Rockwell's classic illustrations are idealistic. For those of us from Vermont, they're realistic. That's what we do.

For much of America, the all-American values depicted in Norman Rockwell's classic illustrations are idealistic. For those of us from Vermont, they're realistic. That's what we do.

Bernie Sanders
Ted Kennedy devoted his lifetime to protecting those most in need, and tens of millions of Americans have been the beneficiaries.

Ted Kennedy devoted his lifetime to protecting those most in need, and tens of millions of Americans have been the beneficiaries.

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Ted Kennedy will go down in history as one of the giants of the U.S. Senate and one the most accomplished legislators in American history.

Ted Kennedy will go down in history as one of the giants of the U.S. Senate and one the most accomplished legislators in American history.

Bernie Sanders
The Senate voted 59 to 39 in favor of an amendment I offered to the Budget Resolution calling on the Fed to tell the American people who they loaned $2.2 trillion to and how much each bank received.

The Senate voted 59 to 39 in favor of an amendment I offered to the Budget Resolution calling on the Fed to tell the American people who they loaned $2.2 trillion to and how much each bank received.

Bernie Sanders
Capitalism does a number of things very well: it helps create an entrepreneurial spirit; it gets people motivated to come up with new ideas, and that's a good thing.

Capitalism does a number of things very well: it helps create an entrepreneurial spirit; it gets people motivated to come up with new ideas, and that's a good thing.

Bernie Sanders
If we are going to reverse the race to the bottom, workers must have the right to engage in collective bargaining.

If we are going to reverse the race to the bottom, workers must have the right to engage in collective bargaining.

Bernie Sanders
I am not aware how you succeed politically when you insult women, who far more than men consistently provide you with great margins of support.

I am not aware how you succeed politically when you insult women, who far more than men consistently provide you with great margins of support.

Bernie Sanders
In 2005, Republicans passed a 360-page reconciliation bill without a single Democratic vote that provided deep cuts to Medicaid and raised premiums on Medicare beneficiaries.

In 2005, Republicans passed a 360-page reconciliation bill without a single Democratic vote that provided deep cuts to Medicaid and raised premiums on Medicare beneficiaries.

Bernie Sanders
In 2001, Republicans used reconciliation to pass President Bush's $1.35 trillion tax cut that mainly benefited the wealthy.

In 2001, Republicans used reconciliation to pass President Bush's $1.35 trillion tax cut that mainly benefited the wealthy.

Bernie Sanders
In 1996, Republicans used reconciliation to pass major legislation that ended six decades of welfare policy.

In 1996, Republicans used reconciliation to pass major legislation that ended six decades of welfare policy.

Bernie Sanders
Senate Republicans have engaged in a record number of filibusters and other obstructionist tactics.

Senate Republicans have engaged in a record number of filibusters and other obstructionist tactics.

Bernie Sanders
If we completely repealed the estate tax, it would provide an estimated $32 billion tax break for the Walton family - the founders of Wal-Mart.

If we completely repealed the estate tax, it would provide an estimated $32 billion tax break for the Walton family - the founders of Wal-Mart.

Bernie Sanders
While commentators on Fox and right-wing radio have the backing of Rupert Murdoch, a major Republican contributor, and other conservative corporations, progressives understand that their position is extremely vulnerable.

While commentators on Fox and right-wing radio have the backing of Rupert Murdoch, a major Republican contributor, and other conservative corporations, progressives understand that their position is extremely vulnerable.

Bernie Sanders
If there is a silver lining in the action of MSNBC against Keith Olbermann, it is that people will now pay more attention to the political role of corporate media in America.

If there is a silver lining in the action of MSNBC against Keith Olbermann, it is that people will now pay more attention to the political role of corporate media in America.

Bernie Sanders
Comcast rents modems directly to consumers, thereby competing directly with companies like Zoom. It has every reason to make Zoom modems more expensive or even to drive companies like Zoom out of business.

Comcast rents modems directly to consumers, thereby competing directly with companies like Zoom. It has every reason to make Zoom modems more expensive or even to drive companies like Zoom out of business.

Bernie Sanders
Citizens in a democracy need diverse sources of news and information.

Citizens in a democracy need diverse sources of news and information.

Bernie Sanders
Each and every year, the United States loses an estimated $100 billion a year in tax revenues due to offshore tax abuses by the wealthy and large corporations.

Each and every year, the United States loses an estimated $100 billion a year in tax revenues due to offshore tax abuses by the wealthy and large corporations.

Bernie Sanders
Ford's federal income tax rate was just 2.3 percent in 2009 even though it made $3 billion in profits.

Ford's federal income tax rate was just 2.3 percent in 2009 even though it made $3 billion in profits.

Bernie Sanders
Before Congress cuts funding for Head Start, Social Security, and financial aid for college, we have got to make sure that large, profitable corporations are paying their fair share of taxes.

Before Congress cuts funding for Head Start, Social Security, and financial aid for college, we have got to make sure that large, profitable corporations are paying their fair share of taxes.

Bernie Sanders
The deficit crisis is real and must be addressed. But it cannot be solved on the backs of the weak and vulnerable.

The deficit crisis is real and must be addressed. But it cannot be solved on the backs of the weak and vulnerable.

Bernie Sanders
Legislation must be passed which undoes the damage caused by excessive de-regulation. That means reinstalling the regulatory firewalls that were ripped down in 1999.

Legislation must be passed which undoes the damage caused by excessive de-regulation. That means reinstalling the regulatory firewalls that were ripped down in 1999.

Bernie Sanders
There must be a major economic recovery package which puts Americans to work at decent wages.

There must be a major economic recovery package which puts Americans to work at decent wages.

Bernie Sanders
People don't trust private health insurance companies for all the right reasons.

People don't trust private health insurance companies for all the right reasons.

Bernie Sanders
As a result of the digital age and the decline of first-class mail, there is no question that the Postal Service must change and develop a new business model.

As a result of the digital age and the decline of first-class mail, there is no question that the Postal Service must change and develop a new business model.

Bernie Sanders