As Burlington’s mayor from 1981 to 1989, Bernie Sanders tried to infuse local politics with international issues. From his earliest days in office, Mr. Sanders aimed to execute his own foreign policy, repudiating President Ronald Reagan’s aggressive support for anti-Communist governments and resistance forces, while going further than many Democrats in backing socialist leaders.
New York Times: Interview with Bernie Sanders
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) walks through the Senate Reception Room at the U.S. Capitol May 14, 2019 in Washington, DC.
