 In the wake of last week’s rejection of AB X 1 1 by the Senate Health Committee, it could be easy for elected officials to fold up their proverbial “tents” and walk away from the goal of achieving comprehensive health care reform. After all, the state is facing a $14.5 billion budget deficit, and achieving the political consensus necessary to enact such a sweeping proposal is difficult at best.
This is not a time, however, to follow the easy path. Rather, this is one of those times when courageous leadership and vision are necessary to triumph over the obstacles of the moment. The Governor and legislative leaders should be commended for their ongoing, bipartisan commitment towards achieving comprehensive health care reform. Much ground has been gained and we must keep the momentum moving forward.
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