As a result of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision, American democracy is being undermined by the ability of the Koch brothers and other billionaire families. These wealthy contributors can literally buy politicians and elections by spending hundreds of millions of dollars in support of the candidates of their choice. We need to overturn Citizens United and move toward public funding of elections so that all candidates can run for office without being beholden to the wealthy and powerful.
Bernie SandersWe are going to do everything that we can to protect working families in this country.
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 SandersWe are moving in exactly the wrong direction in higher education. Forty years ago, tuition in some of the great American public universities and colleges was virtually free. Today, the cost is unaffordable for many working class families. Higher education must be a right for all - not just wealthy families.
Bernie SandersLet us wage a moral and political war against the gross wealth and income inequality... ...let us understand that when we stand together, we will always win.
Bernie SandersWe don`t need to drive up the national debt by giving tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires.
Bernie SandersBelieve me, every American, every person in this country, if I have anything to say about it, will know precisely what is going on with Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, because they are beginning to appoint people who are typical right-wing Republicans who want to privatize and cut Social Security.
Bernie Sanders