- I am absolutely confident that you guys will get this done. I am absolutely confident that when I sign this bill in the Rose Garden, each and every one of you will be able to look back and say, ‘This was my finest moment in politics.’
- President Barack Obama • Speaking about the health care bill to Democrats, who he urged to do everything in their power to pass the bill. After a key hurdle was It gets voted on tonight in the House. The Senate, where they doesn’t have 60 votes, will be tougher. • source
Posted by Ernie Smith •
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Given how opposed to the bill the Republicans are and how much of a compromise it is being painted as by the liberal Democrats, it is will be an impressive achievement if this bill can be signed and subsequently result in a first stepping stone to more accessible health care for all Americans. Though it will be imperfect, there are a number of very good aspects to the bill that make it better than what currently exists.
Given how opposed to the bill the Republicans are and how much of a compromise it is being painted as by the liberal Democrats, it is will be an impressive achievement if this bill can be signed and subsequently result in a first stepping stone to more accessible health care for all Americans. Though it will be imperfect, there are a number of very good aspects to the bill that make it better than what currently exists.