And if we lose rural America, which we're in danger of losing rural right now, we'll lose part of our capacity to preserve and understand and appreciate the American soul and the American experience. Rural America is in crisis. And the rural hospitals are absolutely critical for them surviving these crises. These institutions are not just medical providers. They're in most cases, they're the single largest employer in those, in those areas, have the highest paying jobs. (08:29–08:38)
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