Joseph Pitts actually said...

"That is what this budget that is coming out tomorrow does. It honors the promise we made to people at or near retirement."

"The status quo spells doom for every American who relies on Medicare or Medicaid for their health care."

"Doing nothing is not an option. Doing nothing is unfair, particularly to those who can't afford any other options."

"Slogans such as 'Hands Off My Medicare'... will lead to Medicare's collapse."