Bernie Sanders: “40% of people who get diagnosed with cancer either go…”

“Why don't we have enough doctors and nurses and dentists? Why is our life expectancy lower than other countries, especially for working class people? Why do 40% of people who get diagnosed with cancer either go bankrupt or deplete their financial savings. This is an insane, disgraceful health care system. Now we're getting more and more support. I have to say, good news for Medicare for all to do what other countries are doing.” (03:23–03:30)

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