[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
[February 23, 1999]
[Pages 243-244]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Radio Remarks on the ``Insure Kids Now'' Initiative
February 23, 1999

    As every parent knows, nothing is more important than keeping our 
children healthy. So I have very good news for working parents. Even if 
you can't afford private health insurance, it's now possible to get help 
with doctor bills, medicines, and hospital care for your children. If 
your children are uninsured, please call 1-877-KIDS-NOW--1-877-KIDS-NOW. 
With a

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little help, your children can get the care they need to grow up healthy 
and strong.

Note: The President's remarks were recorded at approximately 2:54 p.m. 
in the Oval Office on February 22 for later broadcast as a public 
service announcement. The transcript was released by the Office of the 
Press Secretary on February 23. These remarks were also made available 
on the White House Press Office Radio Actuality Line.