On the recordNovember 21, 2003
despite the hard work and good intentions of many Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, we have lost the forest for the trees, and so I rise today in opposition to conference report on H.R. 1. We have lost sight of what seniors struggle with most, drug costs and the cost of coverage, and believe me, seniors have noticed that we have lost sight of them. In the beginning and in the end, for me this issue has always been about the high cost of drugs and the need to affordably expand coverage. Regrettably, this bill prohibits ways to lower costs of drugs for American seniors, and for many, the coverage provided in the bill comes at a high price they simply cannot pay. I urge my colleagues to reject this bill. Please go back to the negotiating table and give seniors what they really need, affordable drugs and affordable drug coverage.
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