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Bernie Sanders: “AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 06:49

In my view, the time is long overdue for the Senate and the House to have the courage to stand up to AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which spent nearly $127 million in the last election cycle to defeat members of Congress who stood up to Netanyahu. and its atrocious policies. Maybe, just maybe, the Senate should start listening to their constituents and not just to the wealthy individuals who fund aipec. And that is what today's vote is all about. (06:49–07:05)

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Asserts that AIPAC spent nearly $127 million to defeat Congress members opposing Netanyahu.

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