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Bernie Sanders: “Last year alone, the United States provided 18 billion in…”

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

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Senate Debate on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Bernie Sanders vs. Ohio Senator

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… government, the United States government, that is absolutely complicit in creating and sustaining this humanitarian disaster. It didn't just happen. We are a significant part of creating this humanitarian disaster. Last year alone, the United States provided 18 billion in military aid to Israel. This year, the Trump administration has approved 12 billion more in bombs and weapons. And for months, Trump has offered blanket support for Netanyahu. (12:36–12:43)

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Asserts that the U.S. provided $18 billion in military aid to Israel last year.

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