Political Quotes

“I am most grateful to my colleagues. I have been here on the floor for 3 scintillating hours, and I have other commitments that I have to make. Early this morning the House passed historic bipartisan legislation to improve and strengthen the Medicare program and give all seniors access to prescription drug coverage. Seniors will finally receive the prescription drug coverage they need and the health care security they deserve. This Medicare conference report is a compromise in the truest sense of the word. It is not perfect--some on the far left don't like it and some on the far right don't like it either. But I will tell you who does like it: The AARP--this agreement has been endorsed by the leading voice for older Americans--representing 35 million members nationwide and 743,000 members in my home State of Missouri. As well as the hospitals, doctors, other health care providers and employers. Why do these groups support this bill? Because in AARP's own words, ``This is about getting vital help to people that need it most.''”