I think we as Democrats have to be willing to fight for universal health care. What I have concluded, when I was looking at this, because I got the same kind of advice, which was it's controversial, you'll run into all of this buzz saw, and I said been there, done that. But if you don't start by saying you're going to achieve universal health care, you will be nibbled to death.
Hillary Clinton: “I think we as Democrats have to be willing to fight for universal health care. What I have concluded, when I was looking…”
On the recordFebruary 10, 2008
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Hillary Clinton emphasizes the need for Democrats to advocate for universal health care despite potential controversies.
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