On talk radio, Obama stands by health care plan

Thursday, August 20, 2009

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Thursday any health care overhaul bill he signs must reduce rapidly rising health care costs, protect consumers from insurance abuses and provide affordable choices to the uninsured -- while not adding to the federal deficit.

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