As we are here in the early morning hours, 60% of the families in this country cannot afford the basics. 60% of Americans cannot afford that first rung of the American dream. This is an existential failure of the wealthiest nation on earth. (00:04–00:11)
CLAIM
Asserts that 60% of American families cannot afford basic necessities.
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