WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday to 'rise to this moment' and approve healthcare legislation.
After talks with House Democrats on Capitol Hill, Obama made remarks in the White House Rose Garden. He said the House legislation will bring the United States 'one step closer' to quality healthcare for Americans.
'Now is the time to finish the job,' he said.
'I urge members of Congress to rise to this moment, answer to the call of history and vote yes for health insurance reform for America,' he said.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Doina Chiacu) Keywords: USA HEALTHCARE/OBAMA (steve.a.holland@thomsonreuters.com) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2009. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.
After talks with House Democrats on Capitol Hill, Obama made remarks in the White House Rose Garden. He said the House legislation will bring the United States 'one step closer' to quality healthcare for Americans.
'Now is the time to finish the job,' he said.
'I urge members of Congress to rise to this moment, answer to the call of history and vote yes for health insurance reform for America,' he said.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Doina Chiacu) Keywords: USA HEALTHCARE/OBAMA (steve.a.holland@thomsonreuters.com) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2009. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.