Joseph Knollenberg: “it seems Goals 2000 bureaucrats have changed the way we teach addition and subtraction. If not, then how can the…”

“it seems Goals 2000 bureaucrats have changed the way we teach addition and subtraction. If not, then how can the political operatives of the Democratic National Committee call a $1,900 increase a cut? It's really quite simple. Either they can't add, or scaring senior citizens with imaginary Medicare cuts is the only way they believe Democrats can regain control of Congress. While the Republican majority diligently works to save Medicare, the paid political hands at the DNC have launched a Medicare campaign that suggests that Republicans are cutting Medicare, even though our plan increases spending per Medicare beneficiary from $4,800 this year to $6,700 in 2002. Mr. Speaker, scare tactics and fear mongering will not save Medicare. It's time for the minority party to fire their political advisors and join our efforts to preserve, protect, and strengthen Medicare. The American people want leadership from their Representatives in Congress--not cynical 30-second political ads.”