The following statement was issued on Nov. 21, 2009, by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs in response to the 60-39 procedural vote on health care reform:
“The President is gratified that the Senate has acted to begin consideration of health insurance reform legislation. Tonight’s historic vote brings us one step closer to ending insurance company abuses, reining in spiraling health care costs, providing stability and security to those with health insurance, and extending quality health coverage to those who lack it. The President looks forward to a thorough and productive debate.”
