NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “on July 30, 1995, our friend, Mr. Medicare, will turn 30 years old. His trustees recently told him that he is very sick…”

“on July 30, 1995, our friend, Mr. Medicare, will turn 30 years old. His trustees recently told him that he is very sick, but he knows that if he just changes some of his habits, he might be able to survive. Let us take a look at some of his birthday cards. Here is one: ``Dear Mr. Medicare: We're very sorry to hear you will be dead in 7 years. We can't help find a cure because we're focusing all of our efforts on misleading the public about your illness. Sincerely, the Democrat caucus.'' Here is another: ``Dear Mr. Medicare: We hope you're feeling better and are assured that we are doing everything we can to help find a cure for your sickness. Especially considering all the people that you help, we believe it is vitally important that you are around for years to come. Working hard for your future, the Republican conference.'' Mr. Speaker, it is obvious which card gives comfort to Mr. Medicare and all the people he helps.”