Political Quotes

On the recordMay 10, 2011
In general, if one walks into an emergency room, one gets the care for the problem that one has.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders emphasizes the difference between emergency care and ongoing primary care.

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