"When asked later about single-payer health care, Gardner cited the case of British baby Charlie Gard for his opposition to the concept."

The Senator would have explain to me how this case has anything to do with single payer. The child had an incurable illness that left him with no brain function. The only issue was whether doctors should keep him alive for as long as possible through artificial life support. No insurance company would want to pay those costs--market driven or single payer. Finally the parents realized the hopelessness of the situation and allowed him to pass. Heartbreaking story, but that sad situation has no relation to the overall US healthcare problem.

But good for the Senator for showing up.