"perhaps the greatest single defect of our present health care system is that for too long it has been allowed to operate primarily for the advantage of those who provide the services, rather than for the benefit of those who receive the services. the people who have the greatest stake of all in our health system have had the smallest voice."

senator edward kennedy
february 11, 1971
(he was re-elected nine times and served for 47 years until his death)





(national health security act:
here's how it would work (page 18))