Date:2/25/2010

ar or a family member who is diabetic with a pre-existing condition. And all of the other constraints that having health care or not having health care places on an entrepreneurial spirit. Think of an economy with that dynamism — of people following their pursuits, taking risks — we want them to take risks and yet we lock them down. And we have an anvil around our businesses because of these increasing costs of health care.

"So this bill is not only about the health security of America, it's about jobs. In its life it will create 4 million jobs, 400,000 jobs almost immediately. Jobs, again, in the health care industry but in the entrepreneurial world as well.

"Mr. President, with your leadership, we passed the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act last January and got a running start on some of the technology and scientific advancements in this by the investments in biomedical research, health IT, health information technology, a running start by your signing the SCHIP, the children's health bill insuring 11 million children. We got a running start on expanding access, and not only that but doing it in a way that is of the future.

"This is not just about health care for America, it's about a healthier America. This legislation is about innovation. It's about prevention. It's about wellness. But most people haven't heard about
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