Quote by Kathleen Sebelius

We have by far the most expensive health system in the world. We spend 50 percent more per person than the next most costly nation. Americans spend more on health care than housing or food.

We have by far the most expensive health system in the world

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This quote highlights the exorbitant costs of the American health care system compared to other countries. It emphasizes that the United States spends significantly more than any other nation on a per-person basis, surpassing even the expenses for housing or food. The statement draws attention to the staggering financial burden borne by Americans due to the exorbitant costs of their health care system.

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