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Bernie Sanders: “In America today, our life expectancy is about four years…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 01:52

Talk to us about that, Senator. Well, that was an extraordinary moment. Here is the reality, which is not talked about very much. The reality is that In America today, our life expectancy is about four years less than other wealthy countries. But even worse is the fact that if you're working class in America, on average you live seven to eight years shorter life than people who are wealthy. (01:52–02:01)

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Asserts that U.S. life expectancy is four years less than in other wealthy countries.

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