Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
Everybody has health insurance, so maybe we should have a hearing here as to how that works.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Advocating for a discussion on health insurance systems in the U.S. compared to Europe.

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