Political Quotes

On the recordApril 9, 2013
I do not think we have a Medicare or a Medicaid problem. We have a health care problem.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders emphasizes the broader health care issue over specific programs.

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