[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
[House]
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[Congressional Record: May 25, 1994]
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          UNIVERSAL, COMPREHENSIVE, AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE

  (Mr. OLVER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, Americans need universal coverage as the 
cornerstone of health care reform; not universal access, but universal 
coverage.
  What is the difference? Well, that one word makes all the difference. 
Universal coverage means every American gets affordable health 
insurance. Universal coverage means an end to gaps in the health care 
system that unfairly shift costs to working families. Universal 
coverage is fundamental to controlling spiraling health care costs.
  Universal coverage ensures that every American gets health care, and 
every health care bill is paid.
  The Congress will make history by assuring real health security for 
hard-working American families.
  To achieve real reform, we must ensure universal, comprehensive, and 
affordable health coverage for every American citizen.

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