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Vice President Harris Supports Strengthening Affordable Care Act

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Unite Here Convention on Friday, June 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Vice President Harris recently addressed her stance on healthcare during a public appearance. She emphasized her support for private health care options and highlighted the importance of maintaining and expanding the Affordable Care Act. Harris pointed out that during her tenure as vice president, efforts were made to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, including measures such as allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices on behalf of the American people.

She criticized former President Trump's attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, noting that he made numerous unsuccessful attempts to dismantle the healthcare legislation. Harris also highlighted the significance of the Affordable Care Act in protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions from being denied coverage by insurance companies.

Furthermore, Harris discussed specific achievements during her time as vice president, such as capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month and limiting prescription medication costs for seniors to $2,000 a year. She pledged to extend these benefits to all Americans if elected president, emphasizing her belief that access to healthcare should be a right for all, not just a privilege for the wealthy.

She emphasized the importance of maintaining and expanding the Affordable Care Act.
Vice President Harris supports private healthcare options.
Harris criticized Trump's attempts to repeal the ACA.

In response to criticisms from opponents, Harris clarified her position on issues such as fracking and gun control, stating that she and Governor Tim Walz are both gun owners and have no intention of confiscating firearms from law-abiding citizens. She also reiterated her commitment to supporting private health care options while advocating for the continued improvement of the Affordable Care Act.

Harris concluded by reaffirming her dedication to strengthening the Affordable Care Act and ensuring that all Americans have access to affordable healthcare. Her remarks underscored her belief in the importance of healthcare as a fundamental right and her commitment to building upon existing healthcare legislation to benefit the American people.

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