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Bernie Sanders: “In 2008 to be the first black president in the history of…”

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

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Bernie Sanders Interview Lex Fridman Podcast #450

Published | Video Starts at 34:08

Well, I know him. We're not best friends, but I know him well and we chat every once in a while. First of all, don't underestimate what it was In 2008 to be the first black president in the history of this country. And I think few would deny that he's an extraordinarily intelligent guy, very, very articulate, one of the best speakers that there is in America and that he and his family. (34:08–34:15)

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Asserts that Barack Obama was the first black president of the U.S.

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