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" We will pay a heavy price if we insist on navigating the 21st century with a 20th century mindset. "
Tom Steyer
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" Trump manipulates the fearful by promising that he will use his fraudulent deal-making prowess to protect and take care of his supporters. "
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" I think that Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi obviously are incredibly sympathetic to the DACA people. And so am I, of course. "
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" I think I understand the relationships between different people within the company: people who are straightforward employees, people who can impact the bottom line, and people who share in the bottom line. I don't think you can understand inequality in America unless you understand what's driving profitability. "
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" I think Donald knows climate change is a serious threat - but he only cares about protecting his luxury coastal properties, not the rest of America. Observing his actions as they relate to his business interests offers the best insight into the man behind the bluster. "
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" If he truly thinks he can be president, Donald Trump needs to understand that we need real solutions - not more walls and giveaways to polluting special interests. "
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" Tax cuts for the rich defund the critical public programs on which American families depend. "
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" America can't stop talking about Donald Trump. Even if we want to look away, we just can't. "
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