Absolutely. Absolutely. But the real issue is this: At least I have a plan that I can afford, and the average American doesn't have that. And especially for these poor families, they need it. So I don't think that anyone who votes against this went to their constituents and gave the brimstone speech or whatever you want to call it saying, ``I'm going to Washington, and when we have an opportunity to insure 10 million American children that need health care, I am going to vote against it. Vote for me on Tuesday'' and walk away. That did not happen. I guarantee you it did not happen. And I want those Members to pay very close attention to when they put their card in the voting machine tomorrow and they vote that they look at that red light, if they press red, and correct their vote immediately on behalf of the children who don't have health care. We are given this card here. This card is to help children, to be able to help Americans have a better life, and if you vote against it, it is really going to be a sad situation for our poorer families that are here in the United States of America and those families that are financially challenged.
Kendrick Meek: “Absolutely. Absolutely. But the real issue is this: At least I have a plan that I can afford, and the average American…”
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Addressing the importance of voting for health care for children during a debate.
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