Why are we as Americans paying the bill even though it is only 15 percent of our GDP?
Bernie Sanders: “Why are we as Americans paying the bill even though it is only 15 percent of our GDP?”
On the recordMay 10, 2023
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Senator Sanders questions the high costs of healthcare in the U.S. compared to other countries.
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