Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I voted against the Medicare Part D prescription drug program written by the drug companies and the insurance companies.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders opposed Medicare Part D due to its inefficiency and wastefulness.

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