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Hillary Clinton: But I'm very optimistic. I think that, you know, it won't be pretty. It's like sausage-making. But we will end up with a…

On the recordSeptember 17, 2009
But I'm very optimistic. I think that, you know, it won't be pretty. It's like sausage-making. But we will end up with a bill for the president to sign that will be an advance. And that's what I think is in the best interests of the country.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Hillary Clinton expresses optimism about the health care reform process, comparing it to sausage-making and emphasizing the importance of the eventual bill for the country.

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