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On the recordSeptember 7, 2024
I think that there is something wrong, personally, when we are the only major country on earth not to guarantee health care to all of our people, despite spending twice as much per capita.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders argues for universal health care in the U.S.

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