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Bernie Sanders: “A strong progressive tax system which says to Mr. Musk and…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Who Owns America? Bernie Sanders Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

Published | Video Starts at 1:03:18

Well, what I would make it clear is that we are prepared to take on powerful special interests in the corporate world and the oligarchs. And that means A strong progressive tax system which says to Mr. Musk and to the corporate world that they're going to have to start paying their fair share of taxes. Okay, that's number one. And by the way, widely populated people understand the need for that. You need campaign finance reform if you want to run for office. (1:03:18–1:03:30)

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Advocates for a progressive tax system targeting wealthy individuals and corporations.

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