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President Obama made a call to action for Congress to finish his work on the health bill. Speaking in front of a group of health professionals the President said Americans were waiting for Congress to stand up and lead.
“At stake right now is not just our ability to solve this problem, but our ability to solve any problem,” he said. “The American people want to know if it’s still possible for Washington to look out for their interests and their future. They are waiting for us to act. They are waiting for us to lead. And as long as I hold this office, I intend to provide that leadership.”
The president has outlined in his health bill a plan to help millions of American get health insurance. He intends to force insurance companies to stop denying coverage to the sick, and he also plans to offer subsidies for those Americans who can’t afford insurance.
Mr. Obama told Congressional leaders that Americans were waiting for the issue of affordable medical insurance to be resolved. “At stake right now is not just our ability to solve this problem, but our ability to solve any problem,” he said. “The American people want to know if it’s still possible for Washington to look out for their interests and their future. They are waiting for us to act. They are waiting for us to lead. And as long as I hold this office, I intend to provide that leadership.”
He is calling for Congress to vote and bring the health bill debate to a close. However, the President has not been clear on whether he will adopt Republican ideas from the health summit which focus on medical fraud and malpractice lawsuits.
