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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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Mar 22, 2023

We should be debating how much innovation are we willing to give up, not falling for promises that we will have lower spending and the same level or more prices.

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Mar 22, 2023

This vaccine would not exist without NIH's partnership and expertise.

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Mar 22, 2023

Moderna has already made $21 billion in profits off the COVID vaccine during the pandemic.

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Mar 22, 2023

He got nothing and he was proud of it. He gave a gift to the world that saved God knows how many lives.

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Mar 22, 2023

Is it morally acceptable to say, I have a drug here that can cure you, save your life, but I am sorry, you can't afford the $50,000 that it costs.

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Mar 22, 2023

They are thanking the taxpayers of the United States by proposing to quadruple the price of the COVID vaccine.

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Mar 22, 2023

Moderna has already made $21 billion in profits off the COVID vaccine during the pandemic.

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Mar 22, 2023

What does a lifesaving drug mean for a person who cannot afford that drug?

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Mar 22, 2023

This vaccine would not exist without NIH's partnership and expertise.

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Mar 22, 2023

We should be debating how much innovation are we willing to give up, not falling for promises that we will have lower spending and the same level or more prices.

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Mar 22, 2023

What does a lifesaving drug mean for a person who cannot afford that drug?

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Mar 22, 2023

Is it morally acceptable to say, I have a drug here that can cure you, save your life, but I am sorry, you can't afford the $50,000 that it costs.

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Mar 22, 2023

They are thanking the taxpayers of the United States by proposing to quadruple the price of the COVID vaccine.

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Mar 22, 2023

He got nothing and he was proud of it. He gave a gift to the world that saved God knows how many lives.

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Mar 21, 2023

What does a lifesaving drug mean for a person who cannot afford that drug?

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Mar 21, 2023

What about the value of the human lives that are lost or the suffering while companies make billions and people can't afford the price?

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Mar 21, 2023

Is it morally acceptable to say, I have a drug here that can cure you, save your life, but I am sorry, you can't afford the $50,000 that it costs.

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Mar 21, 2023

People are getting sicker and, in some cases, dying because they cannot afford the outrageous cost of prescription drugs.

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Mar 21, 2023

Will you at least tell the taxpayers of this country that the price we pay for the vaccine will be less than other countries?

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Mar 21, 2023

This vaccine would not exist without NIH's partnership and expertise.

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Mar 21, 2023

We should be debating how much innovation are we willing to give up, not falling for promises that we will have lower spending and the same level or more prices.

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Mar 21, 2023

We are looking at an unprecedented level of corporate greed, and that is certainly true with Moderna.

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Mar 21, 2023

Over one-third of the American people can't fill their prescription drugs that the doctors prescribe.

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Mar 21, 2023

He got nothing and he was proud of it. He gave a gift to the world that saved God knows how many lives.

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Mar 21, 2023

Moderna will be charging Medicare, Medicaid, the VA, the Department of Defense, billions of dollars more for the COVID vaccine.

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