House Proceeding on Jul 15th, 2009 :: 0:02:00 to 0:03:15
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Dennis J. Kucinich: those in need and has even been active for loke -- with local councils. i thank our community and for his words of faith this morning. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio rise? mr. kucinich: i request

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Speech By: Dennis J. Kucinich

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Dennis J. Kucinich: permission to address the house the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. kucinich: thank you. americans want quality affordable health care. 50 million americans are uninsured. h.r. 3200 will still leave 17 million americans uninsured. now, how's that possib? because it keeps in place a for-profit insurance system

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Dennis J. Kucinich: which siphons off at least $400 billion every year which could be used to make sure all americans, not just most americans, receive quality health care. h.r. 3200 will not solve the problem of underinsurance. 60% of all bankruptcies in america are due to people not being able to pay hospital bills.

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Dennis J. Kucinich: of those 80% are insured. people just can't afford the rising premiums, co-pays and deductibles which are the basis of insurance company profits. the only way to break the insurance company's hold on our