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Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 -- Veto Message From the President of the United States

Floor Speech

Date: Oct. 18, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care


CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007--VETO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES -- (House of Representatives - October 18, 2007)

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Mr. EDWARDS. Madam Speaker, this is a moment of truth for millions of American children and the hardworking families who love them. With this vote we can say yes to providing health care to 10 million children.

The Children's Health Insurance Program is pro-family and pro-work.

You know, there has been a lot said over the last 7 years about leaving no child behind. Well, today we can do something about it. The choice is clear: A ``yes'' vote means 10 million children receive better health care. A ``no'' vote will leave millions of children behind without adequate health care.

Our children don't need slogans. They don't even need good intentions. Today, they need our vote. Today, they deserve our vote.

I would ask each Member one question: If this vote meant the difference between your child or grandchild having health insurance or not, how would you vote? How would you vote?

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