Bill Clinton: “I agree with that. We may be debating prescription drug coverage, but it is in the larger context of what kind of…”

“I agree with that. We may be debating prescription drug coverage, but it is in the larger context of what kind of country we want to be. What kind of values do we espouse? How are we going to ensure that people not only have the perception but the reality that our system works for everybody, not just for the rich and the powerful, not just for the big companies but for the small businesses and for the average citizen? There is a connection. I think that connection deserves to be drawn. The legislation we are discussing this week addresses not just a top health priority but a fundamental value of who we are as Americans.”