President Obama's response to House bill passage

[ProSense]

Daily Kos: President Obama's response to House bill passage

Statement of President Barack Obama on House Passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act

Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people.

The Affordable Health Care for America Act is a piece of legislation that will provide stability and security for Americans who have insurance; quality affordable options for those who don’t; and bring down the cost of health care for families, businesses, and the government while strengthening the financial health of Medicare. And it is legislation that is fully paid for and will reduce our long-term federal deficit.

Thanks to the hard work of the House, we are just two steps away from achieving health insurance reform in America. Now the United States Senate must follow suit and pass its version of the legislation. I am absolutely confident it will, and I look forward to signing comprehensive health insurance reform into law by the end of the year.

[Aramchek]

1. you're damn right it is, Mr.President!

[Deja Q]

2. Just as long as it's not another giveaway and wealth redistribution in favor of insurance companies.

[Jennicut]

3. Thanks ProSense!

[Kdillard]

4. Good statement but don't forget about that dumb amendment.

[tinrobot]

10. Politically, it was not dumb

If it weren't for that amendment, the bill would not have passed. I'm happy the bill passed, not happy about the amendment. The amendment can be overturned.

[RoyGBiv]

5. I just want to say ...

I truly appreciate your presence on DU.

K&R

:kick:

[Clio the Leo]

9. +10000

[Clio the Leo]

6. YES WE ARE!!!!!

.... a step closer than where we were yesterday!

[quiet.american]

7. Thank you, Mr. President! nt

[mvd]

8. Cool; it is a great night even if I have reservations about the bill

It really is history.

[msallied]

11. I'm just curious, but does anyone know if Obama does his own Tweets?

I assume not, but I thought I'd ask. lol

[LatteLibertine]

12. Another sweet thing

about this bill is it doesn't lend any power to the Group Of Psychos and further helps them to remain a group rather than a party.

I have confidence President Obama and the Democrats will eventually get health care reform where it needs to be. It's going to be slow, and in increments.

I'm hoping they eventually undo the Stupid amendment.

[CakeGrrl]

13. Thanks and Congratulations, Mr. President, for

doing what couldn't be done in 100 years - to get this process on the MOVE!

[dave29]

14. Amen

:)