Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 8, 2024
the outrageous cost of prescription drugs in America means that one out of four of our people go to the doctor, get a prescription, and they cannot afford to fill that prescription.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights the impact of high drug prices on Americans' health.

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