Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy's lifelong commitment to the quest for universal coverage, he sought to persuade progressives that it would be a catastrophic mistake to lose a chance to achieve a central liberal purpose first voiced by Theodore Roosevelt.

To moderate voters, he argued that the whole point of change was to respond to their criticisms of America's way of delivering health care. The summer assaults had led many Americans to worry about what they could lose from health-care reform and how much it might cost. Obama reminded them of what they had to gain.

Reform would end the "arbitrary cap" on lifetime coverage and limit out-of-pocket expenses. "It will be against the law for insurance companies to deny you coverage because of a pre-existing condition," he said. "As soon as I sign this bill, it will be against the law for insurance companies to drop your coverage when you get sick or water it down when you need it most."

E.J. Dionne

Washington Post  9-9-09

I liked the speech, and his finish from the Ted Kennedy invocation until the end had a lively American feel that was full of strength and vigor.  Onward!  BP