Victor Fazio: “after waging a war against our Nation's children by slashing school lunch and child nutrition programs, the Republicans…”

“after waging a war against our Nation's children by slashing school lunch and child nutrition programs, the Republicans have turned their sights on America's senior citizens. Yesterday, they released the details of a Republican budget that finances tax breaks for wealthy Americans by gutting Medicare. The Republicans intend to write their wealthy friends a check for $305 billion. And to finance this giveaway, they plan to force seniors to cough up an extra $900 a year. By targeting those with the most yet to give, our children, and those who have made the greatest sacrifice--our seniors--the Republicans are undermining a fundamental, moral obligation. This debate is not about deficit reduction. It is about sacrifice. The generation of Americans who now receive Medicare benefits sacrificed to bring this Nation great prosperity. A senior from my district--from Vacaville, CA--wrote to tell me that these programs are: "promises made to people who earned these benefits." Promises? Where have I heard that word before? "Promises made, promises kept." Obviously, this is one promise the Republicans do not intend to keep.”