WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following press release:
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today issued the following statement warning of the dangers of unchecked executive power and the catastrophic consequences of authoritarian rule:
Authoritarianism is not just the loss of democracy, freedom of expression or civil liberties. It can also mean horrific wars and massive loss of life. When we defend democracy, we are fighting not only for our personal freedoms but to prevent autocratic leaders from dragging us into bloody and unnecessary wars.
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