PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Kirsten Gillibrand: “Some New Yorkers now have to spend close to $10,000 a year…”

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

Watch on YouTube

HEALTHCARE PREMIUMS ARE GOING UP THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS

Published | Video Starts at 01:49

You'll remember last year that Congressional Republicans and President Trump refused to extend key ACA tax credits that helped Americans afford the health care premiums. Because of their refusal to extend the tax cuts, Some New Yorkers now have to spend close to $10,000 a year on premiums for the most basic health care plan. Trump and Congressional Republicans let these tax credits expire with no solution, no alternative. And now millions of Americans can't afford the health insurance they need to live. (01:49–01:58)

CLAIM

Asserts that some New Yorkers face $10,000 annual premiums for basic health care.

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.


Kirsten Gillibrand

Discover more from

Kirsten Gillibrand

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.