PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

David Schweikert: “Diabetes is 33% of US health care.”

Featuring: David Schweikert, Republican | U.S. House, Arizona, District 1

Watch on YouTube

It's time to embrace AI and Fix Healthcare Costs

Published | Video Starts at 15:58

And if you think about it, the cascade of the cost of someone with severe diabetes when we already know Diabetes is 33% of US health care. What if things like this actually could help our brothers and sisters? Is this Republican or Democrat? It's just good policy. It's just always been uncomfortable to talk about. (15:58–16:02)

CLAIM

Asserts that diabetes accounts for 33% of U.S. healthcare costs.

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.


David Schweikert

Discover more from

David Schweikert

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.