If Republicans block our bill, there's no do over. Premiums go up January 1st period. And the premiums are like a hammer blow to the American people. You all know the numbers. Couples nearing retirement making 85,000 a year could pay $30,000 more. In states like Maine, Alaska, Montana and Tennessee. 24Americans, million Americans will see their premiums double. Americans living with chronic illness will suffer. Real communities will be devastated. (04:09–04:15)
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