House Proceeding 02-24-09 on Feb 24th, 2009 :: 0:03:25 to 0:04:45
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Dennis J. Kucinich: mr. wilson: i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman

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Speech By: Dennis J. Kucinich

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Dennis J. Kucinich: seek recognition? >> i ask unanimo address the house minute and to revise and extend. without objection, the gentleman is recognized. mr. kucinich: 50 million americans without any health insurance and another 50 million undensured. there's never been a more significant moment where this country has the opportunity to

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Dennis J. Kucinich: turn crisis and opportunity by making it possible for all americans for the first time to have a plan of national health care, a universal single payer not for profit health care system, where all $2.2 trillion spent for health care will be spent for health care for people.

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Dennis J. Kucinich: and not for profit for insurance companies. insurance companies make money not providing health care. with so many americans without health care today, it is urgent that we recognize the value of h.r. 676, the providing with americans the coverage they need, plus we stop this system which is excluding people from getting the care they need because of the cost of premiums

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Dennis J. Kucinich: and co-pays. this is a moment we need to seize.