Rep. Bamberg on Backing Sanders: ‘Health Care Is a Matter of Life and Death’

BLITZER: “When you endorsed Hillary Clinton, you said it was because of her plan for reforming the criminal justice system, bridging strained relationships between law enforcement and minority communities. You represent the family of Walter Scott who was fatally shot by a police officer. A lot of viewers remember that. How much did that influence your decision to now go ahead and withdraw your support from Hillary Clinton?”
BAMBERG: “You know, the thing here is when you look at Bernie and you look at Hillary, there are a lot of similarities particularly with regards to criminal justice and reform there. It’s no secret after watching the news and looking at incidents across the country what things need to change and what things need to be improved on. One of the turning points for me and why I decided to go with Senator Sanders revolves mostly around issues like health care. I live in a rural poor part of the state of South Carolina. Just last week the second of three hospitals in my district closed down. Last year we lost another rural hospital, the year before that another rural hospital. Health care is a matter of life and death for many Americans. You know, we live in the greatest country on Earth, and we have built ourselves on the belief that all things are possible, all things are retainable with hard work, determination, and heart. We put man on the Moon, Wolf. You can’t tell me that we can’t have health care for every citizen in America. You can’t tell me that we are not able to establish free public college education for students regardless of where they come from. You know, you can’t tell me that Bernie Sanders cannot be president if his supporters are willing to work, if voters are willing to open their eyes, open their ears and look at the key issues that affect their life. We can make this happen and I believe that we will."