Reaction by Adam Searing of the N.C. Health Access Coalition to President Barack Obama's health care speech:

"It reminded me of Dean Smith's old 'Four Corners' offense: Tough to beat, but easy to understand.

"The president was very clear: You keep your insurance if you like it. You have affordable options if you don't. We will control costs. I think he made the most convincing case of the night when he explained why we cannot fail to act. That was the critical part of the speech. He said there are too many Americans counting on reform. As I've traveled around North Carolina, I've met many people who can't afford coverage and who desperately need change."