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Bernie Sanders: “We are moving toward an oligarchy.”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 02:25

At the same time, when we have more concentration of ownership than we have ever had, the conclusion I hope that most people reach is that We are moving toward an oligarchy. We have got to fight back. We've got to protect our democracy. We need an economy that works for all, not just the people on top. (02:25–02:28)

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Asserts that the U.S. is moving toward an oligarchic society.

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