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On the recordSeptember 17, 2025
This seems like the reality of the situation. It is your money or your life is the Republican proposal. We are either going to have you pay $3,000 or more a month in premiums or you are going to have to gut it out and hope you don't get sick or don't have an accident that could cost thousands and thousands of dollars.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing healthcare costs and insurance premiums during a debate.

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