On the recordFebruary 11, 1999
I am delighted that as an original cosponsor of this legislation for this Congress, I again stand up to be counted, as I did in the 105th Congress. I do that for the many constituents that I represent. In fact, Mr. Speaker, allow me to share the story of a husband and wife from my district in Houston written to me just a few days ago in January. These individuals retired, having worked in our school system educating our young people, and now in their retirement they are pleading for relief because presently they are spending an average of $4,792 annually on drugs, paid by a Texas teacher's retirement income and social security. One-fifth of their income is used to pay for prescription drugs. I would simply say, Mr. Speaker, this has got to stop.
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