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Bernie Sanders: “In terms of health care, in a nation with over 45 million people lacking any health insurance and at a time when the…”

On the recordApril 14, 2013
In terms of health care, in a nation with over 45 million people lacking any health insurance and at a time when the cost of health care in this country is far higher than any other country on earth, the VA is recognized by many as providing excellent quality health care in a cost-effective way to those who have served our Nation.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders praises the VA for its healthcare services amidst a national insurance crisis.

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