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On the recordMay 31, 2011
Over the past couple weeks, we've seen an increase in the false attacks on this House's plan to save Medicare for future generations and prevent America from falling into an abyss of debt and deficits. These falsehoods represent a new low in political attacks. And to those of you who are trying to scare this country's seniors, I say, Shame on you. America deserves better. Before coming to Congress this year, I spent 25 years as a physician treating patients in northern Michigan, many of whom were on Medicare. I find it ridiculous that some on the other side of the aisle accuse us of wanting to hurt seniors. The fact is we put forth a plan that ensures our children and grandchildren will have access to Medicare and doesn't change benefits for those at or near retirement. These false attacks are nothing more than a smoke screen from the other side. The Democrats' plan, ObamaCare, calls for bankruptcy and rationing. I ask my colleagues on the other side to stop playing politics and do what the American people sent us here to do, work together and face reality. ____________________
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Dan Benishek
Republican · Michigan

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