Sen. Sanders Issues Comments on Senate Floor About Budget Reconciliation
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech):
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Mr. President, the American people, whether they are Democrats, Republicans, or Independents, understand that we have a corrupt campaign finance system which allows billionaires and their lobbyists to play an extraordinarily powerful role . . .
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Mr. President, the American people, whether they are Democrats, Republicans, or Independents, understand that we have a corrupt campaign finance system which allows billionaires and their lobbyists to play an extraordinarily powerful role . . .