Barack Obama: “Every time we've made progress in this country on health care, there…”

On the recordJune 23, 2009

Every time we've made progress in this country on health care, there has been a vigorous debate.

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Remarks at ABC's 'Prescription for America' Town Hall Meeting and a Question-and-Answer Session

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