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On the recordJanuary 28, 2013
It is really important that we not throw seniors and Medicare under the bus because we have failed to address the real problem in health care.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need to protect Medicare while addressing health care inefficiencies.

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