The rest comes in from your premiums, from the general fund, from some state transfers, other things. So that average couple is going to pay $214,000 in taxes into Medicare. They're going to get $635,000 in [Medicare] benefits. That difference there is the number one driver of U.S. debt, political class. It's so dangerous, to tell you the truth, because it makes our core voters cranky. (20:01)
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