Political Quotes

“I think all of us honor our veterans in this Chamber, but what veterans are really interested in is having adequate health care. Just a few days ago, this administration changed the $2-per-prescription copay or deductible that veterans have been required to pay for their prescription medications to $7 a prescription, a whopping $250 one-time increase. Many veterans in my district get 10 or more prescriptions per month. We take 7 times 10, that is $70 a month on veterans with a fixed income. I think we ought to all join in supporting my legislation to return that deductible to $2 per prescription and keep it there for the next 5 years. Why are we imposing a $1,500 deductible, annual deductible, for veterans who get health care at many of our VA facilities? That is a new policy. If we want to help our veterans, we will make sure they get the kind of health care they need rather than putting an additional burden upon them.”