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Kirsten Gillibrand: “If you buy into Medicare... it is far less expensive for…”

Featuring: Kirsten Gillibrand, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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FACE THE NATION Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on 2020 Presidential Campaign and Key Issues

Published | Video Starts at 07:36

… make millions of dollars that is not aligned with the goal of universal coverage that's good and affordable. How do you pay for it? If you. So let me explain. If you buy into Medicare... it is far less expensive for every American than the amount of money they are paying now to the insurance industry. industry. So it will be paid for by each person who wants to invest in their health care at a far lower rate they are paying today. (07:36–07:48)

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Asserts that buying into Medicare would be cheaper for Americans than current insurance costs.

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