Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersThe Hill's Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power Bernie Sanders: 'This is an election between Donald Trump and democracy' The Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump stokes fears over November election outcome MORE (I-Vt.), a 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, defended democratic socialism during a speech on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

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You can read his remarks, delivered at George Washington University, below.

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