[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[March 31, 1992]
[Page 517]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Remarks at a Meeting With Health Care Representatives

March 31, 1992
    One, we want change; everybody knows we need it. We want more 
accessibility; everyone knows we need that. Two, we want to retain the 
quality of health care that has singled out the United States. And under 
our plan I believe we not only retain the quality, but we will be able 
to provide the access. And you're right, market--let that work on this. 
And let's not turn to a socialized medicine scheme that sounds good and 
that's going to cost the taxpayers an arm and a leg. So, we'll keep on 
it.
    But I want to just find out in a little more detail what more we 
should be doing here because we are very grateful to HEAL for this 
support. And when you see a coalition of this magnitude working for this 
common end, it gives me great confidence we can get something done. 
That's the main thing: Help those people that need help, and do it in a 
sensible and sound way.
    So, we'll see how we go.

                    Note: The President spoke at 11:17 a.m. in the 
                        Roosevelt Room at the White House. In his 
                        remarks, he referred to the Health Care Equity 
                        Action League (HEAL).