"Let me tell you something. I'm from Chicago. I don't break."

[babylonsister]

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/07/obama-i-dont-break.html

Obama: "I Don't Break"

July 24, 2009 1:04 AM


President Obama cast out fighting words tonight in the ever-intensifying debate over health care reform.

Speaking at a Democratic fundraiser tonight in Chicago, Obama responded to criticism from some in the GOP who have suggested that health care reform could "break" the President.

In front of a lively crowd of hometown supporters he said, "Let me tell you something. I'm from Chicago. I don't break."

He went on to make his case for health care reform saying it is a "moral imperative" to fix a system in which 46 million Americans are living without health insurance.

And lest he miss an opportunity to employ a timely sports metaphor, Obama referenced the perfectly pitched White Sox game and said it's time for "America to come together and make some plays for each other" - and pass health care reform by the end of the year.

[cleveramerican]

1. "By the end of the Year"

much more realistic goal than the August recess

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Right on!

Everyone at the clinic where I work are cheering on Obama and what he is doing.

[babylonsister]

3. That's nice to hear, ayeshahaqqiqa. I wish the rethugs would

try approaching earth to listen to the people and their health care complaints, but I don't see that happening. Politics trump empathy.

[AuntPatsy]

4. K & R

[City Lights]

5. Damn straight! nt

[GeorgeGist]

6. Since America won't be allowed to play the game ...

I predict that status quo healthcare still be the winner at the end of the year.

[babylonsister]

7. And I predict you'd be wrong. Wow, predictions are easy! nt

[HopeOverFear]

8. Lol