Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Debate Quotes 2015

At first, things got a little tense.

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Hillary Clinton laid out her platform firmly and powerfully.

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She focused on "bringing our country together again."

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Bernie Sanders faced off with Clinton on capitalism.

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"We have to make sure every family in this country gets a fair shake," said Sanders.

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Clinton promised she knows how to get sh*t done.

“I'm a progressive. But I'm a progressive who likes to get things done," said Clinton.

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When it came to gun control, Clinton is not impressed with Bernie.

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After Sanders revealed he wouldn't crack down on gun shop owners, Clinton reacted: "This has gone on too long and it's time the entire country stood up against the NRA."

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The debate was a constant showdown between Sanders and Clinton.

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Still, the two did agree on several important topics like equal pay and family leave. Clinton got particularly strong on family leave: "We need to join the rest of the advanced world in having it." Sanders gave an equally strong statement: "That is an international embarrassment that we do not provide family — paid family and medical leave," said Sanders.

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Except when it comes to Clinton's email scandal.

“Enough of the emails — let's talk about the real issues facing America," said Sanders.

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That broke the tension.

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When it came to Wall Street policies, Sanders was clear.

"That's not true," said Sanders when asked if Clinton's policies were tougher than his.

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Sanders didn't waver on weed.

Sanders said he would vote yes, while other candidates, like Clinton, were not clear or decided on their position.

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Unfortunately, the lesser-known candidates didn't shine.

Lincoln Chafee, the former governor of Rhode Island, did not particularly resonate with the audience.

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One clear outcome is sure.

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We can't wait to see just how sassy the debates continue to get.

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