House Majority Whip: Health Care Reform Will Either Be Greatest Achievement Or Disappointment

House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) stated during a press conference Friday that successfully passing health care reform will be the greatest accomplishment of many Congressional members careers. However, Clyburn noted that it would be their greatest disappointment reform fails. (0:36)
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Clyburn Suggests Waiting For Democratic Consensus On Health Care Reform Before Vote

While House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) could not say when the bill would be brought to the floor, he did stress his desire to see widespread support for the final draft of the bill.

“If we had the votes to pass this bill on Monday morning without consensus, I would much rather wait till the following Monday if I could yield consensus in the process." (0:19)


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Democratic Infighting On Health Care Reform To Be Expected, Says House Majority Whip

In recent weeks pro-life, blue dog, and progressive Democrats have threatened to oppose the Affordable Health Choices Act if it does not meet their respective requirements. House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.), who will ultimately be responsible for rallying the votes, dismissed his party’s infighting, noting that he expected passing health care reform to be “tough”.

“I recognize that we have seven distinct caucuses,” said Clyburn. “We will have these kind of passions being on display on a regular basis.” (0:55)

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Most important election since 1860

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses how this election is the most important since the Lincoln-Douglass election in terms of our relationship with the world. (0:33)
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