Political Quotes

Bernie Sanders: “Why do you think it is a good idea to throw 23 million people off of health insurance, to cut nutrition programs for…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
Why do you think it is a good idea to throw 23 million people off of health insurance, to cut nutrition programs for low-income pregnant women and their babies?
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders questions the rationale behind cutting health and nutrition programs while repealing the estate tax.

Share

More from Bernie Sanders

Oct 10, 2026

You made a commitment to Congress to ‘preserve’ Head Start, yet this proposed rule is the latest attempt by the Administration to deteriorate and ultimately eliminate the program by gutting the core standards and services that have…

sanders.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

As the cost of home heating skyrockets across the country due to the illegal and unconstitutional War in Iran, we urge you to request an emergency appropriation of at least $3 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

sanders.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

At a time of growing concern about the unchecked power of artificial intelligence, Flock is eviscerating the very notion of privacy by installing tens of thousands of cameras in communities across America without their consent.

sanders.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

Emergency LIHEAP assistance is needed now more than ever. Without this vital funding, states will be forced to turn away families, reduce benefits, or exhaust heating assistance funds well before winter is over.

sanders.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation