Political Quotes

“I believe it boils down to this: The drug companies of America like the system the way it is today. They want nothing to happen. The seniors of America are counting on us to stand up and do the right thing: Not privatizing Medicare with a private plan that sets up insurance HMOs which, by the way, was written in the House in part by the drug companies knowing that this is the approach that is least likely to lower prices but, rather, protecting, preserving, and modernizing Medicare. This is a bipartisan effort. I commend colleagues on both sides of the aisle who have stepped up to say we are going to make a downpayment on modernizing Medicare to cover prescription drugs. That is what this is. Everyone gets help. Everyone's prices go down. And for those who need it the most, those who are the sickest, they will, in fact, receive comprehensive coverage. No premium. No deductible. They will get the help they need. I am proud to stand today with my colleagues, Senator Graham, Senator Smith, and others on both sides of the aisle who have put this together with AARP and with the senior groups in America to say the time has come.”