Political Quotes

“let me just make one final comment. In wrapup last night, we had two very important pieces of legislation pass through the body. We are debating throughout each day the prescription drug benefits and Medicare bill, yet we have other important matters. Last night, we passed S. 1157, which establishes a National Museum of African American History. Senator Brownback has been working on getting this bill cleared for full Senate action since its introduction on May 23 of this year. I publicly thank him for his efforts and attention on this important issue so that the Senate was able to pass it expeditiously. Also last night, the Senate passed S. 239, the Trauma Care Systems Planning And Development Act, which I introduced in January of this year. This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect, compile, and disseminate information regarding trauma care and emergency medical services, and, in so doing, takes into special consideration people in rural areas who might not otherwise have access to that care. I mention those two very important pieces of legislation because I want our colleagues to be aware we did pass them late last night.”