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Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton couldn’t hide her glee at the demise of the Republicans’ health care bill.
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The bill, called the American Health Care Act, was withdrawn by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan a short time before it was set to head to the House of Representatives for a vote. It’s been reported that Ryan chose to withdraw the bill because he didn’t have enough votes for it to pass, even though Republicans control the House.
Clinton posted a message on her Twitter account after the news started to circulate, saying that the bill’s demise was a “victory for all Americans”:
Today was a victory for the 24,000,000 people at risk of losing their health insurance, for seniors, for families battling the quiet epidemic of addiction, for new moms and women everywhere. Most of all, it’s a victory for anyone who believes affordable health care is a human right. We cannot forget: This victory happened because people in every corner of our country committed their time and energy to calling their representatives, showing up at town hall meetings, and making their voices heard. The fight isn’t over yet – we will have to push back on future bad ideas and embrace good ones to make health care more affordable – but we are reminded today that there is no substitute for standing up and defending our values.
She followed up her initial tweet with another message, reminding people that the fight isn’t over yet, writing, “But this fight isn’t over yet and we can’t forget who it’s about. Here are some stories…”
But this fight isn't over yet and we can't forget who it's about. Here are some stories…
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2017
She also shared stories of people whose lives had benefitted or been hurt from access or lack of access to affordable health care.
Natarsha, whose breast cancer was caught early because of a screening at Planned Parenthood, which Republicans would defund. pic.twitter.com/oTXMjrw8Tv
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2017
Luisa, who suffered from bone cancer and needed care ASAP – but the hospital wouldn't admit her without proof of insurance.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2017
Keith, who brings his mother with Alzheimer's to work with him because he can’t afford care for her during the day. pic.twitter.com/HD9GyX9E9D
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2017
Angelina, a young woman with autism who is already worrying who will take care of her when her parents are gone. pic.twitter.com/LwLQ8VcCsK
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2017
Pam, who is raising her grandson because his parents are struggling with opioid addiction – a silent epidemic in so many communities. pic.twitter.com/PhfjzMTF1j
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2017
Ryan, who was born with a disability and with the support of his family and world-class health care has had a lifetime of opportunities. pic.twitter.com/aHB9xvWU34
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2017
She finished her series of tweets by writing, “Let’s not be distracted. Let’s continue to stand up, organize, resist, put forth good ideas to improve the existing system & peoples’ lives.”
Let’s not be distracted. Let’s continue to stand up, organize, resist, put forth good ideas to improve the existing system & peoples' lives.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2017
