Political Quotes

Bernie Sanders: “About one out of five people in this country, unbelievably, cannot afford the medicine their doctors prescribe to them.”

On the recordJune 11, 2018
About one out of five people in this country, unbelievably, cannot afford the medicine their doctors prescribe to them.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the affordability crisis in prescription medication for Americans.

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