We do not have the numbers to stop whatever the majority will is. Within the Republican caucus reside Members like the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) who are in my mind true heroes in this body who are willing to go against the tide, who are willing to stand up to their own leadership, who are willing to stand up to the pharmaceutical industry and say, wait a minute, these seniors have waited long enough. They have endured far more than they should. I applaud the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) and those valiant Republicans.
John Larson: “We do not have the numbers to stop whatever the majority will is. Within the Republican caucus reside Members like the…”
On the recordJune 26, 2002
Source
govinfo.govEditor's note · Context
Discussing the challenges faced by the minority party and praising bipartisan efforts for seniors.
Share
More from John Larson
Sep 9, 2026
After our local farms were hit with severe flooding and frost, I worked with our entire delegation to secure federal disaster relief—a first-of-it-kind program that will ensure growers can receive the help they need without burdensome…
Aug 26, 2026
No one is surprised that someone with an ego as big as Donald Trump’s believes their name should be above John F Kennedy’s on our beloved former president’s living memorial.
Jul 28, 2026
My quarrel is not with any of these candidates on the stage. My quarrel is with Donald Trump, and that’s who I’m going to continue to take on.





