Political Quotes

On the recordJune 21, 2017
Throwing 23 million people off of health insurance is not great health care.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders argues that the proposed legislation contradicts President Trump's campaign promise to guarantee health care for everyone.

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