Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 20, 2010
The function of a drug company, as I understand it, is to make as much money as possible.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders criticizes drug companies' profit motives over patient needs.

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