PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Bernie Sanders: “You don't raise premiums by 100%, or in some cases, triple…”

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

Watch on YouTube

'Are You Happy…?': Bernie Sanders Angry Speech In Senate After Democrats Cave On Shutdown | US News

Published | Video Starts at 01:50

I happen to believe that we should join the rest of the industrialized world, guarantee healthcare to all people through a Medicare for all single payer system. You got a better idea, bring it forward. But what we should agree upon is that You don't raise premiums by 100%, or in some cases, triple or quadruple. Let's take a deep breath. Let's extend these ACA subsidies for another year. Let's have that debate on health care. That's what the American people want. (01:50–01:59)

CLAIM

Asserts that health insurance premiums should not increase drastically.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Bernie Sanders

Discover more from

Bernie Sanders

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.