Obama: Illegals Won't Be Covered Under My Plan. So, We'll Just Legalize The 12 Million Undocumented.

President Obama said this week that his health care plan won't cover illegal immigrants, but argued that's all the more reason to legalize them and ensure they eventually do get coverage.

He also staked out a position that anyone in the country legally should be covered - a major break with the 1996 welfare reform bill, which limited most federal public assistance programs only to citizens and longtime immigrants.

"Even though I do not believe we can extend coverage to those who are here illegally, I also don't simply believe we can simply ignore the fact that our immigration system is broken," Mr. Obama said Wednesday evening in a speech to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. "That's why I strongly support making sure folks who are here legally have access to affordable, quality health insurance under this plan, just like everybody else.

Mr. Obama added, "If anything, this debate underscores the necessity of passing comprehensive immigration reform and resolving the issue of 12 million undocumented people living and working in this country once and for all."

Republicans said that amounts to an amnesty, calling it a backdoor effort to make sure current illegal immigrants get health care.

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[MrBolas33]

Wow! You are one lying sack of monkey shit.

[fleiva30]

No mas Obama!!

[forwardmover]

OBAMA = Sociopathic Marxist

Wants 12 million new devotees, no? You know, the illegal (aka criminal) aliens.

[89andyman]

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[eightball8008]

@89maggies i can't believe you think being racist against muslims is okay.

[eightball8008]

He doesn't say legalize 12 million illegals, but does say something needs to be done about them.