Comparing Obama's Health Care Speech To Clinton's

from National Public Radio

President Obama's speech before a joint session of Congress calls to mind President Clinton's speech 16 years ago to defend his health care efforts. Paul Begala, who helped write Clinton's heath care address, says Clinton didn't encounter the same vehemence that Obama faces, but the proposal was in trouble.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 9, 2009