Political Quotes

“Monday December 8, 2003, was truly a historic day for millions of Americans, especially our senior citizens. During the long anticipated and much planned for ceremony at the DAR Constitution Hall here in our Nation's capital, President Bush signed into law the conference report on H.R. 1, the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003. This event, attended by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, as well as from both Chambers here in this building, was a landmark moment in the history of the Medicare program. It marked the culmination of years of effort by Members from this Chamber, as well as by some of our colleagues in the other body. Make no mistake, the revisions to the Medicare program will provide great benefits to the senior citizens of this country who need the help the most. By signing up now for the new prescription drug discount card, seniors will be eligible for at-the-register savings of between 10 and 25 percent today. Soon, 75 percent of the drug costs of up to $2,250 will be covered by Medicare; and before long, catastrophic coverage of up to 95 percent will take effect for amounts over $3,600.”