Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 3, 2023
We got to expand Social Security. Wants to cut Medicare. We have got to expand Medicare to include dental, hearing and vision.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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On the need for healthcare reforms.

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