In the wake of this morning’s flap over the public option, President Obama has released a statement reaffirming his support for the policy. “I am pleased by the progress we’re making on health care reform and still believe, as I’ve said before, that one of the best ways to bring down costs, provide more choices, and assure quality is a public option that will force the insurance companies to compete and keep them honest,” Obama said. “I look forward to a final product that achieves these very important goals. ”
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