Bernie Sanders: “22% of seniors are trying to survive on $15,000 a year or…”

“But that is not all that they are now attempting to do. It's not just cutting Medicaid. They are now, going after Social Security In America today, 22% of seniors are trying to survive on $15,000 a year or less. You tell me how anybody can survive on $15,000. I don't care whether you are in Wisconsin, Vermont or any place.” (08:04–08:13)

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