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Bernie Sanders: “In fact, guaranteeing healthcare as a human right through a Medicare for All, single-payer system would cost $1 trillion…”

On the recordAugust 12, 2026
In fact, guaranteeing healthcare as a human right through a Medicare for All, single-payer system would cost $1 trillion less than our current dysfunctional system.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Statement on Medicare for All study findings

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