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Member. it was the republicans that helped pass those bills. so is that the history -- >> yes, that's true but you and i both know the 60s johnson said once i pass this legislation, it's going to mean the identity of this party is going to shift. so i think we all know that lincoln being a republican is not the same as a republican today. >> ericia you respond, last word. >> well, i'd say i think we are seeing a change. i'm running for congress as an african-american republican and i have not been attacked for that. and, in fact, people have been very welcoming and receptive. i'm very encourag...

Within our power putting this behind us and getting health care passed. demonstrating that we are on their side. i think elevates us and the president in his speech, i'm glad to see he has it back. he's into his robert cay c mode. strong, strong persuader. >> let me ask you about the tea problem. back in the '30s when we had the great depression, president roosevelt made a simple argument to the american people. he said, look, some people are going to be able to survive past their earning years. they're going to live years and years. women especially. well passed when they can make a living. w...

30 million people get some kind of subsidy so they can have health care as well. does that sound too socialistic? why hasn't he made that clear, moral argument? we have to help people, get them out of the emergency room, give them some self-respect. primary care and take care of themselves, be self-reliant to an extent and be responsible. we can't do it as long as they are showing up for three, four hours showing up in the emergency room. why doesn't he make that case instead of getting into the weeds? that's what i think. >> i think he is making that case, but you're right, chris. to the exte...