Health-Care Bill Passes; Let The Statements Begin

The Senate passed a $871 billion health care reform bill this morning, voting completely along party likes in a 60-39 tally. Now, lets go to the spin room, in the form of dueling statements:

“We are now finally poised to deliver on the promise of real, meaningful health insurance reform that will bring additional security and stability to the American people.” -President Barack Obama

“There is widespread opposition to this monstrosity…This fight isn’t over.” -Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky

“Today’s vote in the United States Senate brings us closer to providing quality, affordable health insurance to every American.”

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