Political Quotes

“This isn't just to help our physicians, it is to help the most vulnerable, our seniors, because if we don't reimburse our docs, the ``closed'' sign is going to come up where they go for services. They are going to be denied the coverage that they have paid taxes for, that they expect to have, and yet another broken promise will be there. If the administration can delay these things, why don't we delay this? Why don't we use the savings then to pay for a program that works, and I would suggest that we vote for this. Let's work with the Senate to get it done. Mr. Speaker, we are here today to vote for a bill that would provide certainty and peace of mind to our nation's seniors and fairness for all Americans under the president's health care law. Repeal of the system of physician cuts under Medicare, or SGR, has been a problem that has plagued seniors, doctors, and Congress for well over a decade. These cuts have threatened access to our seniors' health care and the Medicare promise that our country has made to every American--both those in the program today and those who count on it as part of their future retirement. Our purpose here today is Medicare reform so that we can keep the promise made to all seniors, current and future. The Medicare program is going insolvent, and Congress will need to act if we are to prevent bankruptcy. Today is one step toward keeping the Medicare promise.…”