Clyburn reacts to House passage of heath care reform

By: Continuous News Desk Staff | SCNow
Published: November 09, 2009

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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote os 220-215 Saturday night.

Sixth District Congressman James Clyburn was responsible for "whipping" the vote in his role as House Majority Whip.

Clyburn made the following statement folowing the bill's passage:

"This is an historic day for the American people. The House has taken the first giant step toward providing quality, affordable health care for nearly every American.

"We worked hard to craft a bill that offers security and stability to all Americans, reduces costs, improves coverage and preserves our choice of doctors, hospitals and health plans. The Affordable Health Care for America Act accomplishes those goals.

"It took us more than 60 years to come this close to providing access to quality health care for all Americans, but we still have a ways to go. We cannot let this opportunity pass without enacting true reform."