Posted on 03/21/2010 11:57:16 PM PDT by Tom_Busch
For the first time in our nation's history, Congress has passed comprehensive health care reform. America waited a hundred years and fought for decades to reach this moment. Tonight, thanks to you, we are finally here.
Consider the staggering scope of what you have just accomplished:
Because of you, every American will finally be guaranteed high quality, affordable health care coverage.
Every American will be covered under the toughest patient protections in history. Arbitrary premium hikes, insurance cancellations, and discrimination against pre-existing conditions will now be gone forever.
And we'll finally start reducing the cost of care -- creating millions of jobs, preventing families and businesses from plunging into bankruptcy, and removing over a trillion dollars of debt from the backs of our children.
But the victory that matters most tonight goes beyond the laws and far past the numbers.
It is the peace of mind enjoyed by every American, no longer one injury or illness away from catastrophe.
It is the workers and entrepreneurs who are now freed to pursue their slice of the American dream without fear of losing coverage or facing a crippling bill.
And it is the immeasurable joy of families in every part of this great nation, living happier, healthier lives together because they can finally receive the vital care they need.
This is what change looks like.
My gratitude tonight is profound. I am thankful for those in past generations whose heroic efforts brought this great goal within reach for our times. I am thankful for the members of Congress whose months of effort and brave votes made it possible to take this final step. But most of all, I am thankful for you.
This day is not the end of this journey. Much hard work remains, and we have a solemn responsibility to do it right. But we can face that work together with the confidence of those who have moved mountains.
Our journey began three years ago, driven by a shared belief that fundamental change is indeed still possible. We have worked hard together every day since to deliver on that belief.
We have shared moments of tremendous hope, and we've faced setbacks and doubt. We have all been forced to ask if our politics had simply become too polarized and too short-sighted to meet the pressing challenges of our time. This struggle became a test of whether the American people could still rally together when the cause was right -- and actually create the change we believe in.
Tonight, thanks to your mighty efforts, the answer is indisputable: Yes we can.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
FUBO!!
What a steaming pile...
Nah,
That is not what change looks like.
It’s coming in November, then the SOB will see some REAL change that will rattle him to the core.
Sure hope you’re right.
Needs that picture of Baghdad Bob.
The man is an economic ignoramus.
“You Lie!!”
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW WHAT A JOKE!
I just wish it was happening in a comic book. It’s right here and it’s personal.
Did you realize that this needed a BARF ALERT?
He’s not ignorant. He’s not smart enough to come up with this all by himself, but he knows exactly what he is doing and what the results will be.
None of which are stated in this letter.
Still lying about the tax burden and now making it part of HIS pitch when the truth is just the opposite.
Damn, I was so rattled, that I forgot to put one.
Non-stop.
Naaaah.
We will show you what real change looks like in November, when the Democrats suffer the biggest loss in congressional seats in American history.
This is what “change” looks like *holds up picture of Hitler being installed*....
As of yet, I haven’t seen a single soul make a comment about the inclusion or mention of those who use TIN’s and we all know which part of the population uses TIN’s. They sure weren’t born in the U.S. but they are included in the monstrosity which was just passed. So much for illegals supposedly not receiving healthcare as per federal law passed in 2006!
I was talking with my two 12-year old girls at dinner. The one was upset because at school they have a “community”. Everyone has their own jobs, but they all get paid the same in play money no matter if they have a hard job or not. I told them that they are being groomed to be good little commies. Of course my daughters don’t think it is fair. I told them to remember that.
We were also talking about the healthcare bill, and I was telling them about how the doctors will have to work for less money.
“What would you do if you made less money but still have to pay for your college, high malpractice insurance, etc.?”
My one daughter said “I would work harder and longer!” (Good “work ehtic” answer!).
I explained it a little different. “You are already a doctor and busting your butt to make $100 an hour. But, now you will only be getting paid $20 an hour. What are you going to do?”
“Ask for a raise!”
“I’m sorry, but we all took a vote, and you get paid $20/hour.”
“Well, then I quit.”
“Exactly. That is what this Bill is about”
That would be a beautiful thing.
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