Political Quotes

“I have been in a Medicare and prescription drug markup for the last two days trying to give our nation's seniors a meaningful health coverage. Every Democratic amendment to improve seniors access to cheaper prescription drugs has been blocked by the Majority. The reason they give is that it costs too much. I find it amazing than that we are here today once again giving the richest people in this country another break. Over the next 10 years, millions of Americans will benefit from the increased pension contribution allowances this body passed last year. I support all Americans saving for their retirement and believe over the next ten years they should do just that. However, by permanently extending these pension reforms so early, these same people may be devastated by astronomical health care costs when they retire. We do not have to make the decision on this legislation today. Ten years from now our elderly population is going to explode and we will have no wiggle room to ease their financial burden. In addition, the huge budget deficit being run up by the federal government will only compound the problem. Mr. Speaker, for upper-income Americans, this legislation will be a real bonanza and over the next ten years I hope everyone is able to enjoy the benefits, but we all know everyone will not. We have once again pulled out the government credit card and are back to the 'buy now pay later' approach.”