[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book I)]
[June 9, 1994]
[Page 1063]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on Congressional Action on Health Care Reform
June 9, 1994

    Today is an historic day. The Senate Labor and Human Resources 
Committee has become the first full congressional committee to report 
out a health care reform bill. The action of Chairman Kennedy's 
committee gives me great confidence that Congress will pass legislation 
this year that meets the expectation of the American people: guaranteed 
private insurance for every American that can never be taken away. Once 
again, Chairman Kennedy has demonstrated the leadership that has made 
him a driving force in the fight for quality health care for the last 
three decades.
    Under the leadership of Chairman Moynihan, the Senate Finance 
Committee is moving. Chairman Moynihan is committed to achieving 
universal coverage and bringing legislation to the American people this 
year.
    For the first time in our history, committees in both the Senate and 
the House are seriously moving forward on health care reform. While much 
work remains, today's actions prove that the job will be done. The 
momentum demonstrated in the House and Senate this week is heartening to 
me and all Americans who want and deserve real health security.