Political Quotes

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?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

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

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