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Bernie Sanders: “The top 1% owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.”

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

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And I think messaging becomes easy when you're prepared to stand up and fight the right fights. And what is the right fight at a time when The top 1% owns more wealth than the bottom 93%. and the rich are getting richer while working families are struggling? You tell me what the issue is. And the issue is whether you stand with the working class of this country or with wealthy campaign contributors. (25:27–25:31)

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Asserts that the top 1% of wealth holders own more than the bottom 93%.

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