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Chuck Schumer: “If Republicans don't change course, then very soon 20…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Johnson continues to insist there is nothing to negotiate. But I want to make one point very clear. Republican leaders can say all they want. There's nothing to negotiate. But If Republicans don't change course, then very soon 20 million Americans are going to face financial catastrophe when their health care premiums go through the roof. And many more Americans will face it than the 20 million. But 20 million are right on the front lines here because of the aca. (07:08–07:19)

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Asserts that 20 million Americans will face financial catastrophe due to rising health care premiums if Republicans don't change course.

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