"The result was, of course, that today, tragically, more than 40 million Americans don't have health insurance, and for many, not having health insurance means they don't have access to good health care"

This quote by George J. Mitchell speaks with the catastrophe of the existing state of health care in the United States. It highlights the fact that regardless of the country's wealth and resources, there are still millions of people who do not have access to health insurance and, as a result, do not have access to health care. This absence of access to health care has a profound impact on the health and wellness of individuals and families, and can lead to serious health issues that could have been prevented or dealt with if they had access to health care. The quote functions as a reminder of the significance of providing access to health care for all Americans, and the requirement to ensure that everybody has access to the care they require.