Kerry on passage of health bill

[ProSense]

In a post-vote interview with WBUR’s Bob Oakes, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry explained the significance of the vote for the American people.

“Well this is one of the most important votes that I’ve had the privilege of casting in the 25 years that I’ve been there,” said Kerry. “It is a historic vote that will, over time, not immediately, change the delivery of health care in America for the better.”

Dismissing opposition “myths”, Kerry advocated what he labeled as “dramatic changes” outlined in the overhaul. He cited expanded coverage to an estimated 31 million Americans and regulations that will prohibit insurance companies from removing customers from extant plans or denying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, among other reforms.

“America will be healthier, our health care delivery system will be more efficient, and people’s lives will be saved,” said Kerry.

When asked about potential difficulties arising from merging the Senate’s bill with the version previously passed in the House of Representatives, Kerry expressed confidence, indicating that there is relative unanimity with regard to “90 or even 95 percent” of the two bills.

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[NJmaverick]

1. Thanks for sharing

[ProSense]

2. Thanks for responding. n/t

[Cha]

3. I bet Kerry and the other Senators

who have been there a long time see the significance in finally getting something passed that will be a foundation in Health Care for the future generations.

[quaker bill]

4. K&R

For those who thought Kerry to be the more progressive choice in 04.

[ProSense]

5. Thanks, and he was.

Just ask all the people who thought Edwards was incarnation of the greatest progressive ever. He ran on a lot of Kerry's 2004 platform, and still his policies weren't as progressive.

[stevenleser]

6. Uh oh, I'm waiting for Kerry to be thrown under the bus now too...

Must be one of those flexible busses to hold all of those people underneath. Obama, Kerry, Sanders, Byrd, etc., etc.,