Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
May 10, 2023
We end up paying the highest prices in the world for virtually every brand name prescription drug on the market.
May 10, 2023
If we paid the same prices for prescription drugs as major countries around the world were paying, we could save over $1 trillion in 10 years.
May 10, 2023
We got to make sure that Americans can afford the price of prescription drugs.
May 10, 2023
What I promised them is that they are not going to have to go to Canada or other countries to buy a lifesaving product.
May 10, 2023
The good news is that was a result of a lot of public pressure, we have recently seen the major drug companies substantially reduce their prices, and that is good news.
May 10, 2023
I went with those people in order to purchase insulin in Canada, which they were able to do for one-tenth of the price.
May 10, 2023
Let's be clear, while Americans pay outrageously high prices for prescription drugs, the pharmaceutical industry and the PBMs make enormous profits every year.
May 10, 2023
Meanwhile, Eli Lilly increased the price of Humalog 34 times since 1996, from $21 to $275.
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