Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 26, 2023
The function of a humane and civilized health care system is to provide quality care to all, not to make huge profits for the insurance companies, the drug companies.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders criticizes the profit-driven nature of the healthcare system.

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