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On the recordNovember 19, 2014
Let us be clear that these huge increases in generic drug prices not only drive up healthcare prices throughout America, which is a huge issue, but they impact the lives of very real people, many of whom are struggling economically.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders emphasizes the negative impact of rising generic drug prices on healthcare and people's lives.

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