NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “I thought it was very instructive to hear the comments of the lady from Pennsylvania in the letter to our friend, the…”

“I thought it was very instructive to hear the comments of the lady from Pennsylvania in the letter to our friend, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Greenwood); and I thought it was equally instructive to hear our friends on the left precede us this evening on the floor, focusing on process and politics instead of on problem solving, because, Mr. Speaker, make no mistake: we are committed to forging a bipartisan plan. Indeed, sponsors of both political parties have stepped forward and said, even though this is an even numbered year on the calendar, even though it is the nature in this institution to realize that about 5 months remain before an election, some issues are too important even in an election year to simply preen and posture and, yes, politic. Mr. Speaker, not only was that letter from the lady in Pennsylvania very poignant, it was also very practical. I think, Mr. Speaker, another difference that we see in terms of approach is a question of trust. Our bipartisan plan trusts America's seniors with an aspect of freedom that has been their birthright.”