Obama Forcefully Makes Final Case For HCR at Capitol
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President Obama, in an extraordinary session with the Democratic caucus just a day before a climactic vote on major health care legislation, made a forceful case for health care reform on both policy and political grounds.
In closing his remarks to House Democrats, Mr. Obama told them they were on the verge of making history.
“You have a chance to make good on the promises you made,” Mr. Obama said. “This is one of those moments. This is one of those times where you can honestly say to yourself: ‘Doggone it, this is exactly why I came here. This is why I got into politics. This is why I got into public service. This is why I made these sacrifices.’ ”
“Every single one of you have made that promise not just to your constituents but to yourself,” he added. “This is the time to make good on this promise.”
Finally, Mr. Obama declared, “We have been debating health care for decades. It has now been debated for a year. It is in your hands. It is time to pass health care reform for America, and I am confident that you are going to do it tomorrow.”
http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/obama-forcefully-makes-case-at...
In closing his remarks to House Democrats, Mr. Obama told them they were on the verge of making history.
“You have a chance to make good on the promises you made,” Mr. Obama said. “This is one of those moments. This is one of those times where you can honestly say to yourself: ‘Doggone it, this is exactly why I came here. This is why I got into politics. This is why I got into public service. This is why I made these sacrifices.’ ”
“Every single one of you have made that promise not just to your constituents but to yourself,” he added. “This is the time to make good on this promise.”
Finally, Mr. Obama declared, “We have been debating health care for decades. It has now been debated for a year. It is in your hands. It is time to pass health care reform for America, and I am confident that you are going to do it tomorrow.”
http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/obama-forcefully-makes-case-at...
