July 31, 1996
Today we have apparently achieved a long overdue victory for the millions of Americans who live in fear of losing their health insurance when they change or lose their jobs or because of preexisting conditions. I hope all Democrats and Republicans will work together to pass this important legislation before the Congress begins its August recess.
William J. Clinton, Statement on Health Care Legislation Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/223303