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Larry emphasized that healthcare is a significant driver of the U.S. deficit, overshadowing other expenditures such as military spending. He stated, “When you boil it down, a huge portion of our deficit is healthcare expenditure.” This sentiment is supported by data from credible agencies like the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which predict that healthcare will remain a dominant component of national spending for years to come.