Political Quotes

“I wish to take this moment following his presentation to speak to the fact that there is much work left to be done by this body before we have prescription drug coverage that in fact meets the needs and the desires of the seniors of America. The plan being put forward tomorrow in the Finance Committee basically does two things. It offers two structures. The majority of those supporting it will openly indicate that they would prefer that the seniors of America go into managed care rather than stay in traditional fee-for-service Medicare, where the senior determines their doctor, pharmacy, and other choices. We know as of today that 89 percent of the seniors who chose--they made their choice--have chosen to remain in traditional Medicare, which I believe is a very strong message about the confidence seniors have in the current system, the stability of it, the dependability of it.”