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Chris Murphy: “The only reason that they don't have that access is because…”

Featuring: Chris Murphy, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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And if they did, I think people would find that's better and cheaper health care. And The only reason that they don't have that access is because our politics are bought off by those insurance and drug companies. Let me ask you about the race moving forward because, as you know, Dr. El Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens. (02:01–02:10)

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Asserts that political influence from insurance and drug companies prevents Medicare access.

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