Brian Bilbray: “let me just say as somebody who is new on the block, but has been involved in many programs that have been mandated…”

“let me just say as somebody who is new on the block, but has been involved in many programs that have been mandated, allowed, and pursued by the Federal Government, one of the greatest frustrations a constituency in America has is when Washington starts sending mixed signals and then waits for the last minute to give a go-ahead. The inconsistency of the political process in Congress is always frustrating for the constituents out in real world America. They watch us in the House and they watch the Senate with their faster than light process of coming to a conclusion to let America know what the rules are that they are going to be able to live by. Well, I strongly support this proposal, because I think we need to send a clear message to our seniors, not only in California where we have over 100,000 seniors that have made this choice, Mr. Speaker, but also many other States where this opportunity is needed.”