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Text of Obama's speech: Now is the season for action  Democrat
president Barack Obama speech to a joint session of Congress
President Obama's prepared remarks to Joint Session of Congress,
as provided by the White House          Others are self-
employed, and can’t afford it, since buying insurance on your
own costs you three....                   The plan I’m
announcing tonight would meet three basic goals:    It’s a plan
that asks everyone to take responsibility for meeting this
challenge – not just government and insurance companies, but
employers and individuals. And it’s a plan that incorporates
ideas from senators and Congressmen; from Democrats and
Republicans – and yes, from some of my opponents in both the
primary and general election.              But we cannot have
large businesses and individuals who can afford coverage game
the system by avoiding responsibility to themselves or their
employees. Improving our healthcare system only work