Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I have always been a strong supporter of Medicare for the simple reason that our Nation's seniors deserve to keep their hard-earned health care. That is why we have been working on a bipartisan basis to fight any potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. I am pleased to announce that, yesterday, the administration reversed potential cuts to these health care plans. I would like to say a few words in Spanish: (English translation of the statement made in Spanish is as follows.) Mr. Speaker, I always have and always will support Medicare for the simple reason that our nation's seniors deserve to keep their hard- earned health care. That is why I have been working on a bipartisan basis to fight any potential cuts to Medicare. I am pleased to say that the Administration stepped up yesterday and reversed potential cuts to Medicare Advantage health plans. I'd like to say a few words in Spanish for my Spanish language constituents. Siempre he apoyado y voy a seguir apoyando a Medicare porque creo que las personas mayores de nuestro paiis merecen mantener su seguro de salud que han ganado. Por esa razoon es que he colaborado con mis colegas de ambos lados para combatir los cortes potenciales de Medicare. Me complace anunciar que la Administracioon escuchoo nuestras preocupaciones y ayer eliminaron los posibles recortes a los planes de salud de Medicare Advantage. Es un buen dia para los mayores de nuestra nacioon. It is a good day for our Nation's seniors.…”