As Barack Obama makes plans to address the hard choices and challenges he'll face as president, let him know that children's health needs to be a priority in the United States.

No matter what else is happening in the world, children continue to get sick - and they require treatment now.

Dedicated and caring doctors, nurses and other health professionals are working hard every day to meet their obligation to provide the best possible care to save the lives of kids in their communities. Now is the time to tell the future president of the United States that we want our leaders in Washington to have the same conviction.

Every child everywhere deserves a long, healthy life! Sign the petition letter and let President Obama know that children's health matters in good financial times and bad.

Dear President Obama,

As you prepare to take the helm as the next leader of our country, please do not waver in your support for the health of America's children.

Now, more than ever, the people of the United States are looking for strong leadership in our elected officials. As you make singularly important decisions about our country's financial health, I urge you to remember that investing in our country's future means investing in our children.

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Thank you for your consideration, and for keeping your commitment to the health of our children.

Sincerely,
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