Barack Obama: “I believe it makes more sense to build on what works and fix what…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2009

I believe it makes more sense to build on what works and fix what doesn't, rather than try to build an entirely new system from scratch.

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Obama emphasizes the importance of improving the existing health care system rather than starting anew.

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