I figured it out

Well that's another argument all together, but it's not as easy as just saying we'll pay for it, because ultimately you have to figure out a way to fund it. Some people can't afford food either, but we aren't setting up a free food program outside of some things like school lunches for kids. Also I'll just point out while the number of uninsured is accurate, it does include a lot of people who aren't concerned with purchasing it for themselves (young people) and so the number who truly need it but can't afford it is significantly lower than the total number of uninsured. I'd rather not get into the politics of this sort of thing, suffice it to say it's more complicated than just doing it.  Healthcare is very affordable for even an entry level position at most companies and thus is readily available.  Now my father in law is an individual contractor and yes, it's challenging for him, so I don't dismiss the potential for setting up a larger program, but it still requires a reasonable way to fund it which I'm not convinced we've done.  Finally, nothing about this is embarrassing for the country.  It's simply a complex decision and difficult to get right with so many moving parts.