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Barack Obama: The plan I'm announcing tonight would meet three basic goals. It will provide more security and stability to those who…

On the recordSeptember 8, 2009
The plan I'm announcing tonight would meet three basic goals. It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance. It will provide insurance for those who don't. And it will slow the growth of health care costs for our families, our businesses, and our government.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama outlines the primary objectives of his health care plan.

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