"...do I have to get media attention by simply making reckless attacks on Hillary Clinton or anybody else? I don't believe in that. I believe in serious debates on serious issues."
~ Sen. Bernie Sanders

"In the vibrant American democracy I hope to see, I want people from all political persuasions to be able to run for office without being beholden to wealthy campaign contributors. I want candidates to debate the real issues facing our country, and not spend millions on ugly and negative 30-second ads."
~ Sen. Bernie Sanders

"I've never run a negative political ad in my life and I never will. I believe in serious debate on serious issues."
~ Sen. Bernie Sanders

"Let us be clear: This campaign is not about Bernie Sanders, it is not about Hillary Clinton, it is not about Jeb Bush or anyone else. This campaign is about the needs of the American people."
~ Sen. Bernie Sanders

"The corporate media talks about Hillary's emails, Hillary's emails and Hillary's emails. Why aren't they talking about income and wealth inequality, the Trans-Pacific trade agreement, high unemployment, climate change and the Citizens United Supreme Court decision? Let's start having serious discussions about the real issues impacting the people of our country." ~ Sen. Bernie Sanders

"The media is more interested in the soap opera storylines of presidential campaigns than the issues."
~ Sen. Bernie Sanders

"The most serious political problem facing this country is that we don't discuss the serious issues facing this country."
~ Sen. Bernie Sanders

"Why isn't the media talking about income and wealth inequality, climate change and the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision? Let's start having serious discussions about the real issues impacting our people!"
~ Sen. Bernie Sanders