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Gwen Moore: What does a life cost? Let me just say that I pay $15,000 a month for medicine.

On the recordJanuary 28, 2019
What does a life cost? Let me just say that I pay $15,000 a month for medicine.
Said by
Gwen Moore
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Moore emphasizes the high cost of life-saving medication and the importance of health insurance.

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