Bernie Sanders calls immigration surge at the border a 'serious problem' but says there are more pressing issues at hand

'It is an issue we have to deal with,' Sanders said.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said the flow of migrants illegally crossing the US-Mexico border is a"serious problem." He clarified that he does not believe it should be characterized as a"crisis." Sanders also said there are more pressing issues at hand, including wages, healthcare, and climate change. Visit BusinessInsider.com for more stories. Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Sen.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said the flow of migrants illegally crossing the US-Mexico border is a"serious problem." He clarified that he does not believe it should be characterized as a"crisis." Sanders also said there are more pressing issues at hand, including wages, healthcare, and climate change. Visit BusinessInsider.com for more stories. Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Sen.

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