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Danny Davis: “Down-size, out-source, privatize, erode, dismount, turn back the clock, all buzz words which characterize the thought…”

On the recordJune 25, 2003
Down-size, out-source, privatize, erode, dismount, turn back the clock, all buzz words which characterize the thought and actions of many of our Republican colleagues. And now Medicare is on the hit list. And our seniors are being told that they are going to get a prescription drug plan. Yes, we need a plan, but we do not need one that dismantles Medicare. We do not need one that turns back the clock. We do not need one that skyjacks our seniors and prices them out of the market. They want real government for all people, including our seniors.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Addressing concerns about proposed changes to Medicare and prescription drug plans for seniors.

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