PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders on Ending Unfettered Military Aid to Israel and Restoring UNRWA Funding

WASHINGTON, April 23 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today spoke on the floor of the U.S Senate regarding his strong opposition to the provision of $8.9 billion in unfettered offensive military aid to the Israeli extremist government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, to continue his unprecedented assault on the Palestinian people. Sanders’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can

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NEWS: Sanders Statement on Amendment Votes on National Security Supplemental

WASHINGTON, April 22 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement regarding the upcoming Senate votes on a spending package that would provide billions more in unfettered military aid to Israel: I look forward to offering amendments tomorrow to cut billions in offensive military funding to Israel from the proposed national security supplemental package and protect essential humanitarian operations. The Senate should have a chance to

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NEWS: Sanders Joins President Biden to Announce $7 Billion for Solar for All

WASHINGTON, April 22 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today joined President Biden to announce an unprecedented $7 billion in funding for the Solar for All program – legislation which Sanders wrote. They also announced the creation of a Vermont Climate Corps; Vermont is now one of only thirteen states with such a program. The Solar for All program will provide

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NEWS: More Than 130 Students from Across Vermont Join Second-Annual Youth Chess Day

BURLINGTON, Vt., April 22 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Saturday welcomed more than 130 students from across Vermont to his second-annual Youth Chess Day. Held at Vermont State University in Randolph, the event featured a learn-to-play session for students playing chess for the first time, as well as a recreational tournament for experienced players. Kicking off the event, Sanders stated:

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NEWS: Sanders Statement on the Escalation in the Middle East

WASHINGTON, April 15 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement regarding the recent attacks by Iran and Israel amidst the humanitarian crisis in Palestine: I condemn Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend and am grateful there was no loss of life. I also condemn the reckless Israeli airstrike on Iran’s embassy compound in Damascus two weeks

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