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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “It would be cheaper and it would help more people and the…”

Featuring: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic | U.S. House, New York, District 14

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Medicare for All: "Who's going to pay for it?" | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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It would actually, you don't even have to give me a break on it. I'm not even asking for help. It would be cheaper and it would help more people and the care would be cheaper too. Even just letting people buy Medicare is, would be a step forward and would introduce solvency to the system. But here's another thing to think about. (00:54–01:00)

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Asserts that switching from private insurance to Medicare would reduce costs and help more people.

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