Liberty. And the pursuit of happiness doesn't mean very much if you're too sick to enjoy it. I'm sorry to say that for the last six decades, Americans have gotten sicker and sicker. We are now the sickest country on earth. Life expectancy has declined precipitously. Liberty has vantage for people who are mired in serious chronic illnesses. And an epidemic of addiction and mental illness has hobbled the pursuit of happiness. (00:25–00:30)
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Asserts that Americans' health has declined, making the U.S. the sickest country globally.
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