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Abdul El-Sayed: “We need and deserve guaranteed health care through Medicare…”

Featuring: Abdul El-Sayed, Podcast Host, America Dissected | National

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Published | Video Starts at 53:05

Anybody who knows me knows that getting people health care is the passion of my life. I went to medical school only to realize that too often our health care system is part of the problem. We need and deserve guaranteed health care through Medicare for All. I have been thinking about this question. In fact, I've testified to the US Senate twice. This wouldn't be my first time walking into the chamber. (53:05–53:09)

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Asserts the necessity of implementing Medicare for All.

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