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In response to Trump's omissions, the speaker outlined a series of pressing issues that demand attention and action. The belief that health care is a human right formed a cornerstone of his argument, along with a call for a Medicare-for-all single-payer program. There was an urgent need to combat pharmaceutical greed and reduce the exorbitant costs of prescription drugs.
Furthermore, the speaker advocated for the construction of millions of units of affordable housing, affordable access to higher education, and a substantial increase to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour—a rate deemed by many as insufficient to sustain a living wage. In addition, labor rights were highlighted through a push for the PRO Act, which would facilitate union organization.