My friend I think the public understands the need for action. Support for health care for all has always been strong, and the worsening crisis has raised the public’s sense of urgency. Americans know that even families who have health insurance today are just one pink slip away from being uninsured. In the battle to make affordable health care a reality for all, there is no substitute for leadership. The American Public Health Association has always been a powerful force for universal health care, and its continued commitment and activism are essential.