Bill Clinton: “No, because it does what I ask. It doesn't solve all the problems. But it does provide universal coverage. It emphasizes…”

“No, because it does what I ask. It doesn't solve all the problems. But it does provide universal coverage. It emphasizes the workplace. That is, there is no tax on people unless they elect not to take out insurance. And it provides comprehensive benefits, which I think are very important. And it leaves Medicare alone with the integrity of Medicare. There are things that it doesn't do that I wish it did. I don't think it's as successful or would be as successful in holding down costs and expanding opportunity as our plan, but certainly if it were to be enacted by the United States Congress I would sign it, because it meets the fundamental criteria I set out of covering all Americans with health care. One more, then I guess we've got to go. Everybody wants to be watching these ball games, I think. [Laughter] You know, I'm going to make--nobody's asked me if we're going to tax gambling or anything. [Laughter] Go ahead.”