"Parents havea hard enough time raising good kids these days, and all of us havearesponsibilitytohelp them make those jobs easier, not harder, " the president said.
On one hand, the very existence of the program acknowledges that Americans havea collective responsibilitytohelp older and disabled individuals afford the medicines they need.
"As people in North Africa and the Middle East stand up and give voice to their hopes for more open and democratic societies, we have an opportunity - and I would say aresponsibility - tohelp them, " he said.
However, the employer will haveto pay a shared responsibility fee if their employee purchases coverage through a new exchange with the help of a premium tax credit targeted toward middle to low income families.