Political Quotes

“one of the dramatic announcements of the 2000 census was the fact that one of the fastest growing components of our population is Americans over the age of 80. This is just the first ripple of what will be a tidal wave of Americans over the age of 80 as we move into the 21st century. This amendment goes to exactly that issue by first recognizing the care that is currently being given to older Americans by caregivers by providing a $3,000 tax credit to those persons who are tending to the needs of a frail elderly member of their family, and second, to encourage Americans to purchase long-term care insurance for their own protection when they might reach the point where they require institutional care. This is an extremely important amendment for preparation of the future of millions of Americans. I urge its adoption.”