IT IS DONE...thank you!!!!!!!

"Sheila -- For the first time

in our nation's history, Congress has passed

comprehensive health care reform. America waited a hundred

years and fought for decades to reach this moment.

Tonight, thanks to you,

we are finally here. Consider the staggering scope of

what you have just accomplished: Because of you,

every American will finally be

guaranteed high quality, affordable health care coverage. Every American

will be covered under

the toughest patient protections in history. Arbitrary premium hikes,

insurance cancellations, and

discrimination against

pre-existing conditions will

now be gone forever. And we'll finally

start reducing the cost of care --

creating millions of jobs, preventing families and businesses

from plunging into

bankruptcy, and removing

over a trillion dollars of debt

from the backs of our children. But the victory that matters

most tonight

goes beyond the laws and far

past the numbers. It is the peace of mind enjoyed by

every American, no longer

one injury or illness away

from catastrophe. It is the workers and entrepreneurs

who are now freed to pursue

their slice of the American dream

without fear of losing coverage

or facing a crippling bill. And it is the immeasurable joy

of families in every part of

this great nation, living happier,

healthier lives together

because they can finally receive

the vital care they need. This is what change looks like. My gratitude tonight is profound.

I am thankful for those in past

generations

whose heroic efforts brought

this great goal within reach

for our times.

I am thankful for the members

of Congress

whose months of effort

and brave votes

made it possible to take this

final step. But most of all,

I am thankful for you."