Political Quotes

Keith Ellison: You know, I have got to admit, it brought a tear to my eye when he talked in his speech about the fact that when your…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
You know, I have got to admit, it brought a tear to my eye when he talked in his speech about the fact that when your kids look at you, they expect you to be able to take care of them. And if you haven't got health insurance, then you're caught between a kid that has got a problem and, Can I fill the prescription? Or, If I go and get a big hospital bill with my kid, how am I going to deal with that? It is a terrible feeling. I remember once when my daughter was in the hospital and she was in the ICU, and you are sitting there wondering if your child is going to make it or not. It is a scary kind of thing as a parent. And to see the President talk about it and say we are going to fix this was really very exciting.
Said by
Keith Ellison
Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the emotional impact of health insurance on families during a speech about SCHIP.

Share

More from Keith Ellison

Aug 19, 2026

Christian Castro has been charged with breaking the law in Minnesota. He must face justice in Minnesota. Gov. Abbott should have granted Gov. Walz’s extradition request long ago and is required to do so now.

huffpost.com
Jun 20, 2026

If you ask the newspapers for a forensic accounting, the number you mentioned is tightly identified with people of a very unique political persuasion aligned with the Trump administration.

foxnews.com
Aug 18, 2026

Today, I charged two individuals with more than $1.5 million in Medicaid fraud.

dailycaller.com
Jan 10, 2026

I’d fight the new freeze of funds in court.

apnews.com

Other voices in this conversation