Political Quotes

“I rise today, as I have on numerous occasions, to speak out about the high cost of prescription drugs for families all across America, and particularly for older Americans who are regularly using the largest number of medications on a daily basis. I have for over a year now been leading an effort in Michigan when speaking with seniors, getting letters from them, have set up a hotline for people to call and share their concerns and stories about the high cost of their medication. As a result of that effort over the past year, I have come to this floor sharing stories and reading letters from my constituents urging that we pass a comprehensive Medicare benefit for prescription drugs, one that is voluntary, one that is within Medicare, and will help our seniors pay for the costs of their medications. Once again, today I rise to read a letter. I would like to read a letter that says, "Dear Debbie, I don't call this fair for an elder citizen on fixed income to pay $2,100 a year to just stay alive. I need my heart patches every day to make my ticker keep going, my inhaler so I can breath, and pain medication to help me with the daily pain of my bones. Thank you for listening to me. Sincerely, Beatrice J. Homan." Mrs. Homan has also reported to me that she often does not buy her medications because she cannot afford them.”