On the recordOctober 11, 1995
liberal Democrats are, I believe, at the end of their rope. They know that action must be taken to preserve Medicare for future generations. But they come to the well and spew the grossest class warfare slogans I have ever heard. Democrats go on and on about tax cuts for the rich. But, least we forget, to a Democrat, anyone who has a job is rich. Anyone who has children is rich. Anyone who pays taxes is rich. Mr. Speaker, there really is no connection between cutting taxes and Medicare. Medicare is going bankrupt--period. That has nothing to do with tax rates, or capital gains tax rates, or what level of income pays the biggest share of the tax burden. But one thing is clear--Medicare is going bankrupt. No matter how hard they cry and scream about tax cuts, Democrats have not lifted one finger to save Medicare. And that is wrong.
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