[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 17660]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      A GOOD DAY TO STAND UP FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE REFORM

  (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, what a glorious day and a great time to be 
in Congress. We have an opportunity to preside in this 111th Congress 
when we pass comprehensive health care reform with a public option.
  You know, the fact is that millions of Americans are looking forward 
to the day when they don't have to worry about being excluded for a 
preexisting condition, when they will have true portability, when we 
can unlock the true entrepreneurial talent of America because people 
will be able to go and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams without fear 
of losing health care.
  The fact is the other team, look, they had their day. They tried and 
all we have gotten is sicker at a higher expense, and we've been dying 
earlier. We haven't seen better outcomes with status quo health care, 
and people who stand for the status quo, they have had their shot and 
their time has run.
  So, Mr. Speaker, thank you for presiding today. This is a good day to 
stand up for comprehensive health care reform and a strong, robust 
public option.

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