House Proceeding on Oct 29th, 2009 :: 0:03:25 to 0:04:30
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Dennis J. Kucinich: pledge? 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: the chair will entertain up to 10 requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the

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Speech By: Dennis J. Kucinich

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Dennis J. Kucinich: aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio rise? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro t without objection. mr. kucinich: is the best we can do, mandating private insurance, forcing people to buy private insurance policies or pay a penalty, guaranteeing $50 billion in new business for the insurance companies?

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Dennis J. Kucinich: is the best we can do, govern which will drive up insurance costs but the government won't negotiate with the pharmaceutical companies which will drive up pharmaceutical costs? is the best we can do, only 3% of americans will go to a new public plan while currently 33% of america uninsured or underinsured?

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Dennis J. Kucinich: is this the best we can do, eliminating the state single payer option while forcing most people to have to buy private insurance? if this is the best we can do, then our best isn't good enough, and we have to ask some