Health Care-REV (CC)-Dukakis, Mike (Michael Stanley)-[Democratic], 1988
Scope and Contents
In this 1988 political advertisement, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Stanley Dukakis addresses viewers from a warm, inviting setting. He suggests that, given the opportunity, Americans would not ignore the needs of their fellow citizens, particularly the 37 million uninsured individuals. The advertisement features scenes of Dukakis speaking empathetically, aiming to challenge the perceived Republican underestimation of Americans’ capacity for compassion and care.
Dates
- Broadcast: 1988
Creator
- Mike (Michael Stanley) (Person)
- McCaffrey and McCall (Person)
Access Restrictions
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Full Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Burtonhall cold storage 1
Analog Format
3/4" videotape
Transcription
You know, in each of us is a special love for our home and for our neighbors, the people who live next door to us, and a kind of brotherly love for our fellow men and women, people we may not know who live in other neighborhoods. We hear about a hardship in someone else's life, and because we feel for that person, we can respond with our hearts. 37 million of us are without health insurance. If they were sick or if they had a sick child, what would they do? And if they lived next door to you and asked you for your help, what would you do? When you face the choice to help or not to help, you find the stuff that keeps nations and neighborhoods together. I think the Republicans have underestimated America's capacity to care, because I don't think anyone, given the chance to help, would turn away. We're better people than that.
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository