Jewish Dems Hail Obama’s “Historic Achievement” on Health Care
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NJDC President David A. Harris: “This achievement is owed primarily to this President’s determination and genuine leadership. From the beginning of his campaign until today, President Barack Obama has not wavered in his commitment to complete this paramount mission, for the benefit of every American.”
Washington, DC: David A. Harris, President of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC), today released the following statement:
As American Jews observe the Passover ritual of the Seder next week, we will be asking ourselves the question, ‘Why is this night different from all other nights?’ That same question is every bit as applicable today—since after this transformative moment at the White House, so much about our nation’s health care system will be dramatically improved for the better. We are ecstatic that more than 30 million uninsured Americans will finally have health insurance coverage; that pre-existing conditions will no longer preclude Americans from getting insurance; and that millions of Americans will be able to stop choosing between food and medicine. Finally, sweeping change for the better has come.
It is worth pausing and reflecting on how this moment came to pass. Many Americans, organizational leaders and members of Congress contributed mightily to this truly historic moment, but this achievement is owed primarily to this President’s determination and genuine leadership. From the beginning of his campaign until today, President Barack Obama has not wavered in his commitment to complete this paramount mission, for the benefit of every American. In reaching this goal, President Obama has achieved a victory that has eluded the American people and presidents before him for the better part of a century. For this, Americans owe President Obama a profound ‘thanks.’
