Barack Obama actually said...

This isn't about me. This isn't about politics. This is about a health care system that is breaking America's families, breaking America's businesses and breaking America's economy.

Context

President Obama responds to criticism, framing health care reform as a critical issue affecting the economy and families.

08/20/2009

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