John Ensign: “I want to clear up a couple points the Senator from New York talked about. He said no benefit for somebody until they…”

“I want to clear up a couple points the Senator from New York talked about. He said no benefit for somebody until they pay out-of-pocket expenses. He forgets the drug discount card which will save seniors somewhere from 20 up to 40 percent because of volume buying. So they immediately benefit, anybody who signs up for the plan. Our plan fits really well--I talked about this before--with those State plans that are already out there. The State of Nevada has a great plan using tobacco money. Other plans in States work very well with our plan. Those seniors who need help the most will get the help under this plan. Let's be honest about this plan. It is fiscally responsible to the next generation but also truly does get the help to the seniors who need it today.”