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Bernie Sanders: “Canadians spend half as much [on healthcare] compared to us.”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Theo Von Interviews Bernie Sanders on American Politics and 2024 Election

Published | Video Starts at 13:38

You're in the hospital for a month in Canada. Do you know what the bill is when you come out? Zero. Nothing. Okay. Do you know how much the Canadians spend half as much [on healthcare] compared to us. 1. Half as much. They spend half as much. You don't take out your wallet if you get sick. You go to the doctor that you want. Okay. (13:38–13:43)

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Asserts that Canadians spend half as much on healthcare per person compared to the U.S.

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