Sen. Bernie Sanders
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These technologies are going to transform the world.
We have got to make sure that they work for working people, not just enrich the people on top.
What does that mean?
Well, among other things, if we increase worker productivity, we can lower the work week from 40 hours a week to at least 32 hours a week.
American workers are unbelievably productive.
That is the profound point.
Over the last 52 years, with all of the increase in worker productivity and technology, the average American worker, blue collar workers, earning less today than he did then.
That's insane.
Well, you know, I think, sadly, it gets back to money again.
You know, if you don't want to say things that antagonize your campaign donors, then you have to wiggle the model.
John, the Pentagon, I voted against this, but Congress is going to pass a trillion dollar for the military.
The Pentagon never passed an audit.
Exactly.
They have the only government agent, major government agency, not to pass an audit.
No one denies that there is massive.
They don't even know what they own.
All right.
And they're paying the salaries of the people of Lockheed Martin and all this other stuff off the charts.
So your point is well taken.
And we've got to take a look at the incredible greed.