He said he does n't `` know how this plays politically , '' but knows that `` it 's right . '' NEW : ` ` Now is the time to make a decision '' about health care reform , president says . NEW : Obama backs initiative , controversial tactic that requires only 51 votes . But Obama says reconciliation never meant to be used for such a major policy change . Top Republican leaders have reiterated call for president to scrap his plan , start over .
NEW : ` ` Now is the time to make a decision '' about health care reform , president says . NEW : Obama backs initiative , controversial tactic that requires only 51 votes . But Obama says reconciliation never meant to be used for such a major policy change . Top Republican leaders have reiterated call for president to scrap his plan , start over .