September 11 Impressed Upon Us That Life

We Are A Strong, Robust, And Prosperous Nation. Optimism Is The Essence Of Our Success. It Drives Our Creativity And Emboldens Our Entrepreneurial Spirit. It Is What Makes Us Invest In The Future And Accomplish Our Highest Aims.

As A Matter Of Principle, We Believe Patients Should Be Able To See The Right Doctor At The Right Time. As A Matter Of Principle, We Believe Nothing Should Interfere With That Doctor-patient Relationship. As A Matter Of Principle, We Believe All Americans Deserve Affordable, Available, And Reliable Quality Health Care.

When We Talk About Safety And Security Of The American People, Politics Falls Aside Pretty Quickly.

Personal Savings Accounts To Me Are One Of The Most Powerful Things, Not Necessarily In Saving, Solvency, Or Bankruptcy Of The Program, But In Guaranteeing, The Words I Used A Few Minutes Ago, A Safe And Secure Retirement For Our Seniors.

In April, I Asked My Staff To Determine If Senate Rules And Relevant Laws Would Allow Me To Direct The Trustees To Sell Any Remaining Hca Stock. In May, My Staff Worked With Outside Counsel And With The Senate Ethics Committee Staff To Draft A Written Communication To The Trustees. After Obtaining Pre-approval By Mid-june From The Senate Ethics Committee, I Issued A Letter Directing My Trustees To Sell Any Remaining Hca Stock In My Family's Trust.