Kerry Talks Prescription Drugs in Nevada

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By MARY DALRYMPLE, Associated Press Writer

HENDERSON, Nev. - Democrat John Kerry (news - web sites) urged the president Wednesday to allow the sale of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada as he discussed drug prices, health care and retirement benefits with senior citizens.

"I call on the president to do what he should have done in the first place," Kerry said. "I call on the president to get out of the way of Americans being able to import drugs from Canada at a lower price."
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"I will never privatize Social Security, I will not cut the benefits, and I will not raise the retirement age in this country, period," the presidential candidate said.
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"Seniors are cutting their pills in half, and we're told the best we can do for them is a Medicare bill that's riddled with waste and handouts to drug companies. We can do better," Kerry said.
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