Drew Ferguson: “Mr. Speaker, today was a historic day. The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Greenwood) mentioned earlier that President…”

“Mr. Speaker, today was a historic day. The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Greenwood) mentioned earlier that President Bush signed into law the most sweeping improvements that our Medicare program has seen in almost 40 years. Soon, because of this legislation, millions of seniors will be able to afford the prescription medications which will dramatically change, improve, yes, and sometimes even save their lives. We should celebrate today that this bill has been signed into law and that finally after years of inaction and obstruction, the leadership of this Republican majority and the several thoughtful Democrats who joined us have kept our promise to our seniors. But on this historic day, instead of high-minded debate and additional work to benefit our seniors and other Americans, what do we hear from some Members of this body? We hear complaining. We hear complaining because of an inconvenience. It would be an understatement to say that an elderly person who relies on their prescription medications struggles as they try to work through chemotherapy treatment for cancer.”