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He also proposed diverting hundreds of billions of dollars previously paid to insurance companies—whose stock prices have soared—directly to the American people. He expressed openness to bipartisan cooperation on healthcare reform, stressing that improvements are possible and that better options exist outside of the current system.
The Call to Terminate the Filibuster and Future Plans
In a bold move, the President urged Congress to terminate the filibuster, arguing that removing this legislative safeguard would prevent future shutdowns and enable the passage of "great, really great legislation." He warned that Democrats would likely do so if they gained power, underscoring the political strategy behind the appeal.