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On the recordJuly 20, 2010
But, my guess is that government is going to have to play a strong role here, because, left alone, industry is not going to make a whole lot of money in providing a product to people who make a dollar a day.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders emphasizes the need for government intervention in drug development for low-income populations.

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