We spend twice as much per person on health care as any other country. With the amount of money we spend, every American, child, elderly person should have quality health care.
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.
I would not be here as Chairman of the Committee if the people of Georgia had not done what they did.
The system today, the health care system today is working really good, for the insurance companies and for the drug companies.
On Wednesday, this coming Wednesday in D.C., I will be meeting with, I think, several hundred doctors and nurses to announce that we will be introducing legislation for a Medicare for all single payer program.
You will say that you want to treat all the patients who walk at your door, not just those who have the money.
it will take more individuals like you, Senator Sanders, and the HELP Committee, to achieve--thank you.
I hope that within the midst of the GME issue, we can deal with the issue of salaries for residents as well.
Meanwhile, Eli Lilly increased the price of Humalog 34 times since 1996, from $21 to $275.
We got to make sure that Americans can afford the price of prescription drugs.
1.3 million Americans in the richest country on Earth cannot afford insulin.
What I promised them is that they are not going to have to go to Canada or other countries to buy a lifesaving product.
I went with those people in order to purchase insulin in Canada, which they were able to do for one-tenth of the price.
Why are we as Americans paying the bill even though it is only 15 percent of our GDP?
In terms of insulin, let us not forget that a vial of insulin, and this is a vial of Humalog right here, costs less than $10 to manufacture, as I understand it.
They are sick and tired of paying outrageously high prices, not only for insulin, but for other products as well.
Meanwhile, Eli Lilly increased the price of Humalog 34 times since 1996, from $21 to $275.
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