House Proceeding 07-28-09 on Jul 28th, 2009 :: 1:36:45 to 1:38:00
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Barbara Lee: on how you're going to die. please, read the bill. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentlelady from california rise? ms. lee: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. lee: thank you, mr.

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Speech By: Barbara Lee

1:37:03 to 1:37:24( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Lee: speaker. 47 million uninsured and the wealthiest and the most powerful country in the world is unconscionable. health care should not be a privilege, it should be a right. the average american pays an extra $1,100 in premiums to support a broken system. premiums have doubled in nine years, growing three times faster than wage our health care reform plan does not, mind you, it does not call for a government takeover.

1:37:25 to 1:37:46( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Lee: we intend to lower costs, have no more co-pays or deductibles for preventive carand an annual cap on out-of-pocket expenses. if you li plan, you can keep it. and, yes, a real rust public option keeps health care costs down for those who choose private insurance. it's time to take the

1:37:47 to 1:38:00( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Lee: profit-making industry, insurance industry out of making health care decisions. medical decisions should be made between a patient and a doctor. medical decisions should not be made based on who profits. profit motives and making