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Pete Buttigieg: “At least 2/3 of Americans think we ought to do more, expect…”

Featuring: Pete Buttigieg, Democratic | Former Secretary of Transportation, Former Mayor of South Bend | National

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Community Conversation between Mayor Randall Woodfin and Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Published | Video Starts at 1:01:00

Two thirds of Americans are aligned around the idea that workers ought to be paid more and ought to get better benefits. At least 2/3 of Americans think we ought to do more, expect more of our government to make sure that everybody gets health care that is guaranteed to everybody. Even on social issues, that can be divisive. People don't agree on where to draw the line, but they generally agree on who should draw the line when it comes to choice, which is the women facing that choice. (1:01:00–1:01:10)

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Asserts that at least two-thirds of Americans want the government to ensure guaranteed healthcare for all.

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