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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.

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May 11, 2023

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.

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May 11, 2023

I would not be here as Chairman of the Committee if the people of Georgia had not done what they did.

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May 11, 2023

The system today, the health care system today is working really good, for the insurance companies and for the drug companies.

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May 11, 2023

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.

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May 11, 2023

You will say that you want to treat all the patients who walk at your door, not just those who have the money.

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May 11, 2023

Thank you for your time, Senator Sanders.

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May 11, 2023

it will take more individuals like you, Senator Sanders, and the HELP Committee, to achieve--thank you.

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May 11, 2023

I hope that within the midst of the GME issue, we can deal with the issue of salaries for residents as well.

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May 10, 2023

We need profound change in the industry and in PBMs.

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May 10, 2023

Meanwhile, Eli Lilly increased the price of Humalog 34 times since 1996, from $21 to $275.

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May 10, 2023

We got to make sure that Americans can afford the price of prescription drugs.

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May 10, 2023

1.3 million Americans in the richest country on Earth cannot afford insulin.

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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.

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May 10, 2023

We are spending twice as much per capita in healthcare in this country.

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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.

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May 10, 2023

Why are we as Americans paying the bill even though it is only 15 percent of our GDP?

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May 10, 2023

Let's be clear, this is a problem that is unique to the United States.

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May 10, 2023

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.

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May 10, 2023

We just don't want words, we want actions.

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May 10, 2023

They are sick and tired of paying outrageously high prices, not only for insulin, but for other products as well.

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May 10, 2023

Meanwhile, Eli Lilly increased the price of Humalog 34 times since 1996, from $21 to $275.

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May 10, 2023

The worst thing we can do is take no action and wish it were better.

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May 10, 2023

We need profound change in the industry and in PBMs.

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May 10, 2023

Senator Hagerty's bill aims to expand the use of title 42 to restrict the entry of people and goods from countries where ``substantial'' drug smuggling exists. I am very concerned about the increased use of fentanyl in this country…

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May 10, 2023

Let's be clear, this is a problem that is unique to the United States.

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