Bernie Sanders
(1941-)

American Politician

birthdate: September 8
birthplace: Brooklyn, NY



Let us wage a moral and political war against the billionaires and corporate leaders, on Wall Street and elsewhere, whose policies and greed are destroying the middle class of America.

Let us wage a moral and political war against the gross wealth and income inequality in America, the worst in the industrialized world, which is tearing this country and our economy apart.

Let us wage a moral and political war against a dysfunctional health care system and fight for a Medicare-for-all single-payer system.

Let us wage a moral and political war against war itself, so that we can cut military spending and use that money for human needs.

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. When straight and gay people stand together for justice, we win. When young and old stand together for justice, we win. When working families stand together, we win.

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"Earth Day is a day to remember that unless we take bold action to reverse climate change, our children and grandchildren are going to look back on this period in history and ask: 'Where were they? Why didn't they listen to the scientists when they had a chance? Why did they allow this planet to become so damaged?" We have a short window of opportunity. We must act now."

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Nobody who works 40 hours a week should be living in poverty.

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We have got to make sure that every qualified American in this country who wants to go to college can go to college -- regardless of income.

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