Quote by Jesse Jackson

I mean, the fight for a health care bill to cover all Americans and leave none behind is attacked as being a race appeal, which is not true, but then it's put out in the media as true.

I mean, the fight for a health care bill to cover all Americ

Summary

This quote highlights the problem of public perception and media distortion in the context of the fight for universal healthcare in the United States. It suggests that discussions advocating for comprehensive healthcare coverage for all Americans are unjustly portrayed as racially motivated, even though they may not be. The quote emphasizes how the media, intentionally or not, perpetuates false narratives that may hinder constructive dialogue and progress towards achieving equitable healthcare for everyone.

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By Jesse Jackson

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