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“Not only did I vote against that war, I helped lead the opposition, and if you go to my website, berniesanders.com, you will see the statement that I made in 2002. And it gives me no pleasure to tell you that much of what I feared would happen the day after Saddam Hussein was overthrown, in fact, did happen.”

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician who has served as the senior United States Senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he is known for his progressive policies and has been a vocal advocate for social justice, healthcare reform, and environmental protection throughout his career. more

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