“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordMarch 22, 2010
I stand here brimming with pride and joy because of what we did here last night after such a long journey that began many decades ago. Yesterday morning members of the Congressional Black Caucus attended church services together, where we were reminded of the moral imperative to reform health care. Strengthened by the power of prayer we forged ahead with clarity of purpose, courage and determination, undeterred by the losing hateful rhetoric and threatening tactics of anti-health care protesters.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California
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The speaker addresses the importance of health care reform and the efforts of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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