Obama Speaks on Healthcare Way Forward March 3

Update: In a nutshell, Obama said the time for talk is more than over (see video below). The debate has gone on for decades, the criticism in the media has bordered on obsession. He said Americans deserve a final vote. I've noticed that Obama seems to have a process. He lays out his vision, then he lets everyone debate. He lets everyone beat their heads against a wall until they're completely worn out. Then he steps in as the lone adult, to say "enough," time to get it done.
Robert Gibbs just tweeted:

POTUS hitting the road next week for health insurance reform - stops planned Monday in Philly and off to St. Louis on Wednesday

Full video:


Obama will speak at 1:45 pm eastern today on the way forward for healthcare. It will be live streamed at WhiteHouse.gov or msnbc.com. Obama and Pelosi's House challenge in passing healthcare is that four former yea votes are gone: