Watch President Obama deliver his heatlh care reform speech below. Obama’s health care speech was pivotal, given the many controversies surrounding the issue.

Many even say that Obama was editing his speech until the very last moments, especially during the hour when polls showed that people disapprove his handling of the issue.

Though the president received several standing ovations, N.C. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson clearly opposed him, yelling:

“You lie!”

This happened after Obama said health care reform would not cover illegal immigrants. Sen John McCain, on the other hand, smiled the president praised him for championing a version of health care reform while they were campaigning for the presidency months back.

Obama also talked about the cost implications of the health care reform. He stated:

“Here’s what you need to know. First, I will not sign a plan that adds one dime to our deficits – either now or in the future. Period. And to prove that I’m serious, there will be a provision in this plan that requires us to come forward with more spending cuts if the savings we promised don’t materialize.”

Watch the Obama health care speech video below: