Lynn C. Woolsey: “one learns the useful lesson of ``strength in numbers'' from an early age, but it seems some of us could use a…”

“one learns the useful lesson of ``strength in numbers'' from an early age, but it seems some of us could use a refresher. The more people you have on your side, the better the chances of success. Well, there are approximately 43 million Medicare beneficiaries in this country--more than enough, I'm sure, to throw some considerable weight behind the drug price negotiations we're debating today. Now let's make one thing clear. The only real beneficiaries of the Medicare modernization act were the insurance companies and the drug companies whose profits continue to soar. Meanwhile, seniors who have worked a lifetime to earn the peace of mind our drug program should be have been sacrificed for handouts to these industries. Furthermore, they remain responsible for paying a majority of their often astronomical prescription drug costs. Well today the tides are turning. I'm proud to join my colleagues in support of this long-awaited, urgently needed measure that will finally bring seniors savings on their prescription drugs. On behalf of beneficiaries in Marin and Sonoma counties, I urge you to support the seniors in your districts, by voting for H.R. 4.”