Health care reform, the marquee legislative accomplishment of the Obama administration's first term, was passed before we entered the world of divided government.

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This quote suggests that during the Obama administration's first term, when there was no divided government, they were able to pass health care reform as a significant legislative achievement. It implies that the lack of political opposition or differing ideological views allowed for the successful implementation of such reform. The quote highlights the contrast between the ability to pass substantial legislation in a unified government versus the challenges posed by a divided government, where cooperation and compromise become necessary.

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