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Remarks by the President on Upcoming Vote in the House of Representatives on Health Care Reform

The White House - Mon Nov 9, 9:47 am ET

1:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just want to say a few words about the landmark vote that the House of Representatives is poised to take today -- a vote that can bring us one step closer to making real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people. For the better part of a year now, members of the House and the Senate have been working ...

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