197 families here in northern michigan, will see their costs lowered and receive important consumer protections, so they no longer have to live in fear of being one illness or one injury away from bankruptcy. today, children can no longer be denied care because of a pre-existing condition, and no insurance company can drop you for your family from care or cap your insurance coverage due to a serious injury or chronic illness. today, because of reforms, seniors will be able to afford their prescription drugs and americans will receive preventive care that they need. and today, small businesses can receive tax credits to make employee insurance coverage more affordable. after 18 years, together, we have accomplished what you sent me to washington to do, health care for all americans. my friends and family know that