Sanders Floor Speech on Republican Health Care Plan

Sen. Bernie Sanders delivers a speech on the Senate floor regarding Republicans' health care plan.

[@TheNobleBard]

it's sad to see Bernie's message get so little attention online.

[@deffloyd]

B-Rational ignorance is bliss

[@sergiop888]

I disagree, Bernie is probably the most beloved politician, and he has millions of followers, any little thing that Bernie does is hope for the poor.

[@nealkelly9757]

B-Rational It's fine, he made the rounds on NPR and MSNBC and other outlets already

[@craig265]

B-Rational Who is the guy laughing at him in the back

[@markoicu]

I often feel the same way. But his Facebook and Twitter accounts are always on fire, and they often post clips of his floor speeches. Not many people seem to check out his KZbin channel to see the full speeches. I guess we're some of the few. :)

[@KnightofDuroch]

Bernie gets shit done. Be like Bernie.

[@KuyonReim159]

This is why I love Bernie. He is clear and honest and doesn't hold back against bad legislation. Bernie would have won.. thanks a lot DNC this man speaking here would have been one of the best presidents in history. He is passionate about his work and knows what he is talking about unlike Clinton or Trump who don't care or don't know anything.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Kuyon Yup

[@Veinsmcgains]

Happened twice :/

[@bernierodgers9409]

thank u Bernie

[@mariguana7918]

Bernie Sanders is my inspiration

[@feministatheist7602]

Bernie you'll always be my SUPER HERO! Thank you for always fighting for us! even tho it has taken us a LONG time to hear you, we hear you now! #Millennials #Justicedems #BrandNewCongress #DraftBernie #WinterIsComing

[@jutuja]

nice speech Bernie 💪

[@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl]

Is it just me, or does Bernie always speak in front of an empty house?

[@cenzoredworld]

yeah, one of the few politicians talking sense, and the chamber is vacant.....speaks volumes I remember seeing Bernie on c-span for many years, with barely any colleagues present, be it in the House or Senate. Especially appreciate his floor speeches before the Iraq war, if we had it his way hundreds of thousands wouldn't be dead, Americans among them plus the trillions of $ wasted. At least more of the people are listening to him now, some progress there.

[@MrInternetMan]

Andreas Kreissl I recall him doing a 24 hour speech to a completely empty room.

[@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl]

I am not an American and do not know the habits so well. But this is disrespectful, ignorant and humiliating. Perhaps some do not want to hear about their crimes (the Republicans), but at least the Democrats should be present. What a degenerate gang of politocrats. I keep reading comments like, 'Sanders is a joke and he's not much better than the others.' As far as I know, he's been fighting for the same goals, for you Americans. Many try to discredit Bernie, from all corners they shoot at him. For me, he is one of the most eminent politicians of the time. I wish we had a Bernie Sanders in Germany!

[@gryphn67]

Almost all floor speeches in both houses of Congress are to nearly empty rooms.

[@Vergil975]

Thank you Bernie!

[@veryliberalprogressiveathe6117]

*sigh* Hillary and the cooperate democrats lost to Donald Trump. Wow. Go Bernie!

[@robshell5367]

They are afraid of you Bernie!

[@CJOnGee]

There aren't many in our Congress (Senate or House) who speak directly about any subject. Our representatives need to take a tip from Bernie and speak the truth as they see it instead of taking the canned "party line" which so many pols do. Thank you, Bernie, for trying to get this healthcare bill out into the open. You asked the right question for sure: What are [the Republicans] afraid of? Go Bernie!

[@gargamelsmurff3121]

C. J. OnGee they don't know the truth and if they do they can't handle it so they bury it with there good judgement and morals

[@vickygregorian2243]

Preach it, Bernie! You are such an inspiration!

[@wackywassofreedom8872]

👍

[@jessicablesses6091]

💗💓💖💓🤒🤕Thanks Bernie!

[@Alvicbar]

DAMN BERNIE IS A STRAIGHT UP G

[@melaniedelongg7452]

wonderful speech by Bernie!

[@caminodelcorazon]

Thank you Bernie for fighting the good fight on behalf of the American People! 💓

[@adamstone897]

Universal Healthcare Is Obligated as far as my concern is involving the interpretation of the clause of the declaration of independence because it's what fully and wholly *Protects the General Welfare*

[@foreveretikaspoptart1854]

To be completely fair, the Declaration of Independence doesn't hold any legal merit (except in very specific instances) so its interpretation is irrelevant in regards to Universal Healthcare. But I completely agree with you that Universal Healthcare should be provided for the people.

[@adamstone897]

Etika's Pop Tart yeah, it's why I remain a hardcore Bernie brother and so it is #BernieOrBustForLife #JillybeansFockedDesperateNeoconZomlibs

[@brian8130]

Share and distribute this if you're a true American

[@thebigphenom]

nothing pisses me off more than hypocrisy. single payer is the way to go

[@mikeeades5569]

get em Bernie

[@mateojames3231]

California Universal Healthcare Bill, SB562, is right on schedule in the CA Lower Chambers. I will soon call my Assemblymember when it comes to Assembly Floor Vote.

[@Jatischar]

Bernie calling the spineless Republicans out!

[@theart-theist6049]

This was honestly really powerful Bernie, good job.

[@shahrazade26]

Awesome.

[@geneva301]

yes!!!!!!

[@GamesArt86]

bless your heart Burnie!

[@deffloyd]

I wish I was as optimistic as you Mr Sanders. our government no longer works for us

[@sergiop888]

Don't give up, or you are already defeated.

[@pet3590]

Fighting for us

[@leefairweather5772]

I've always thought of Bernie Sanders as one of the only politicians who understands how important his important his job is to the future of the country, the morality, values, and capabilities of the average citizen of this country, and how easily the influence of money can fuck things up to hell. In other words, Bernie Sanders seems to be one of the only members of Congress who actually talks to and/or gives a shit about said average person. The fact that he isn't a fascist or a bible-thumping fundamentalist also helps.

[@antihero105]

#BERNIE2020

[@ryleexiii1252]

Where's he get these stats though. I'd like the public to understand more on how healtcare works rather than just trusting politicians to do what has to be done.

[@tinytim6066]

You go Bernie!!..….#shouldbeourpresident

[@jeffhead8780]

Church, Yo

[@aintnoslice3422]

Go get em Mr B.

[@wackywassofreedom8872]

👍

[@jupiterjudy4467]

You know Yt is part of the problem when they don't send us notifications

[@Gravertrain]

They are real life Ferengi... in the "Conservative" mind, only one thing counts... PROFIT!

[@redconnor3629]

it warms my cold dead heart to see a Politician actually fight for the people and whats right. Bernie Sanders really is the light in the vast darkness that is our Political system.

[@victorramirez2120]

The few people who want this plan truly haven't looked at it

[@kelliemalone8916]

Thank you, Senator Sanders! Bernie, you're my hero.

[@patlefofort]

Unfortunately they know all of this but they don't care. The only solution is to get them out of there.

[@pacajalbert9018]

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[@Bridg2Peace]

I love you, Bernie. You speak common sense.

[@yurizakojima8524]

This is what happens when you care about your donors MORE than the wellbeing of the American people.

[@PHIre156]

Bernie! Still and always a hero for the people

[@abdulrahmansaleh9546]

I love this man

[@samspade2210]

Seems simple... Everyone gets access to same insurance plans that senators and congresspersons have access to...

[@garyweaver9222]

care shouldn't represnt one-sixth of our "trade". Healthy people can make lampshades and such and reduce healthcare to a incidental industry. Stop the racketeering.

[@QuentinLovejoy]

There's a common talking point that Mr. Sanders' campaign was an appeal to an ignorant crowd of millennials using "socialist propaganda." This video, more than anything, proves that false. Bernie is very clearly a man who speaks his own mind (not the mind of corporations backing him) even when the general public and his voters aren't watching.

[@phillipfry1501]

Like and share, folks. Like and share.

[@kimbceja]

Bernie would've won! #Bernie2020

[@mushi3101]

I feel that republicans is gonna leave the country right after they pass the bill and never comeback. They have no plan to counter the aftermath. Or they are assuming that people will just roll over and go with it, taking up two more jobs with lesser pay and bad working conditions to keep up with the rising premiums which will atleast make the economy stable. ACA : lets try and help each other. AHCA : Help yourself if you can.

[@McQueenPress]

WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF????

[@MuratDagcan]

Young Kenneth White Gary Jackson David

[@hugogranstrom2563]

Why can't I like 500 times?

[@biggiebarranca]

like the TPP stuff?

[@paladinbob1236]

it seems the only recourse left is to the shame the republican senators..but they don't have any shame..and they will not respond to sensible queries :(

[@ryanquinn9758]

so Nancy Pelosi said we'll see what's in it when we pass it and Bernie wants details from Republican ? hey Bernie we'll just pass it and see what's in it lol

[@raymondz999]

FILIBUSTER FILIBUSTER FILIBUSTER FILIBUSTER FILIBUSTER FILIBUSTER

[@DG-rr5pw]

how would bernie sanders stand up for Americans if he can't even stand up for himself

[@jutuja]

first ^^ 😂