House Proceeding 11-07-09 on Nov 7th, 2009 :: 2:34:10 to 2:35:15
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William L Jr Clay: this is a historic moment, i hope you, your friends, and colleagues for the american people. that the time, i have the pleasure to present to the body mr. from missouri. the speaker pro tempore: the mr. clay: i thank the gentleman for yielding. mr. rangel: for one minute.

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Speech By: William L Jr Clay

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William L Jr Clay: the speaker pro tempore: for one minute. mr. clay: i rise today to support a monumental piece of legislation that will expand health care coverage and reduce costs. currently 46 million americans are uninsured and by 2019, the numbers could reach over 65 million. too many are denied access to care, often when they need it most.

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William L Jr Clay: no one should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition. and no one should have to fear losing their coverage after they get sick. even individual who was health insurance suffer. millions of underinred americans pay exorbitant fees for procedures and treatments

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William L Jr Clay: their insuranc cover. the status quo is not working for americans. it is time to take action. each member in this body should