On the recordJune 27, 2002
I rise in proud support of the rule and the effort of this body. It is an historic opportunity for us. If we put the politics and the extreme language aside, these are the facts: $350 billion will go to our seniors for prescription drugs, to our rural hospitals, to our health community centers, to those who need it most. In my home State of Mississippi, 55 percent of all seniors live at the rate that will get the fixed income assistance, which means no deductible, no premium, only a copayment of $2 to $5 per prescription drug, an enormous benefit for the seniors who need it most. Fifty-five percent of seniors in Mississippi. If we look at those who have catastrophic occurrences in their life, when drug costs exceed $3,700, they will see no cost over that. Those most in need will be helped. It is responsible, it is reasonable, it is right. I urge the Members to follow and support the rule.
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