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Barack Obama: “Another 50 million have the security of knowing insurance…”

Featuring: Barack Obama, Democratic | 44th President of the United States | National

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Barack Obama campaigning for Kamala Harris, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Published | Video Starts at 20:29

The problem they have is, guess what? The Affordable Care act works. Almost 50 million people have gotten health care because of it. Another 50 million have the security of knowing insurance companies can't deny them coverage because of a preexisting condition. The more people benefit, the more popular it has become. Which is why a couple weeks ago, some of y'all saw this. Trump's running mate, Mr. Vance, do not boo vote. (20:29–20:38)

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Asserts that 50 million people are protected from coverage denial due to preexisting conditions under the ACA.

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