“Tonight's vote is not a victory for any one party, but it's a victory for them, it's a victory for the American people. And it's a victory for common sense.”
President Obama describes the passage of the health care reform bill as a victory for the American people, emphasizing its significance beyond party lines.
I am the president of all Americans, including those who did not vote for me. I have to consider what’s best for them, even the ones who don’t like me.