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On the recordMay 10, 2011
Is it fair to say that honest people can have differences of opinion ascertaining what is, in fact, utilization of emergency rooms, whether it is for a true emergency or not?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders questions differing opinions on emergency room utilization.

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