Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 37th Salute to Centenarians recently hosted by the Tucson Medical Center in Pima County. It is the largest gathering of all centenarians in the United States. Honorees include retired generals, race car drivers, actors, and my friend Walter Ram, a World War II veteran. I am so grateful to represent them in Congress. Arizona's Sixth District has more than 143 centenarians, making this the largest centenarian gathering in the United States. I will continue to fight for our seniors in Congress. Recently, I introduced, with Don Davis from North Carolina, the Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act, which will increase transparency with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. We must do everything in our power to protect Medicare and Medicaid for our seniors. I am so proud to be representing great people like this in the district and will continue to fight for our seniors like this group of great centenarians. Congratulating Deputy Chief Lawrence Boutte”