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On the recordOctober 18, 2023
Medicare is a guarantee. It's not a voucher. It's not a piece of paper. It's a guarantee.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the importance of Medicare as a guaranteed service.

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