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Bernie Sanders: Ideally, I think what medicine is about is providing the treatment when people need it.

On the recordMay 14, 2012
Ideally, I think what medicine is about is providing the treatment when people need it.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders emphasizes the importance of timely medical treatment.

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