In 2013 Citigroup had profits of $6.4 billion in the United States. They paid no federal income tax and, in fact, received a rebate from the IRS of $260 million. That same year J.P. Morgan had $17.2 billion in profits in the U.S. They also paid no federal income tax. Do you think it's time for tax reform?
Bernie SandersEvery decision that Donald Trump makes is going to impact his bottom line of some business that he owns all over the world. So it remains a huge issue.
Bernie SandersBecause of a mass media more interested in gossip and sensationalism than real issues, I would say a vast majority of the American public doesn't have a clue about how the Congress functions and what goes on.
Bernie SandersFor Democrats to win, they're going to have to address the needs of working people. They're going to have to address the needs of the middle class.
Bernie SandersI do believe that if millions of people do stand up and fight back, we can stop Donald Trump from doing some really awful things.
Bernie SandersThere are three major political organizations in this country: the Republican Party, the Democratic Party and the Koch Brothers Party. With billions to spend on campaigns. think tanks and 'educational' organizations, the Koch brothers are the most powerful. We must overturn Citizens United, move to public funding of elections and pass real tax reform.
Bernie Sanders