Political Quotes

“We all need to make a concerted effort to work towards pushing this important legislation of a prescription drug plan for our seniors through Medicare through this Congress. This is an opportune time for movement forward to improve our Nation's Medicare system. With the rising price of prescription drugs, preventive care and innovative medical technologies, we need to make sure that our seniors are able to access these privileges. Medicare needs to be reformed now so that these seniors who need assistance paying for prescription drugs will receive it. I urge my colleagues serving on the conference committee to rise above partisanship so we can deliver to America's seniors a prescription drug benefit. The time is now. We are closer than ever. It is time to deliver the prescription drug plan to our seniors through Medicare.”