[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 81 (Thursday, June 23, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 23, 1994]
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                           HEALTH CARE REFORM

  (Mr. OLVER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, many politicians present themselves as 
champions of change when, in reality, they are best friends of the 
status quo. A favorite trick for some of them is to sound like 
reformers while really playing politics as usual by preying upon 
people's fears.
  When Social Security was proposed over half a century ago, 
Republicans tried to scare the American people out of supporting it. 
When Medicare was proposed in the 1960's they did the same. Last year, 
when we passed President Clinton's economic plan, the Republicans 
predicted doom and not a single Republican voted ``yes.'' But one 
indicator after another shows an economy on the rebound. Almost 2\1/2\ 
million more jobs have been created since Bill Clinton became President 
than in the whole 4 years under President Bush.
  Now the Republicans are at it again, Mr. Speaker. They put politics 
above people when they try to scare people out of making change. They 
would rather win partisan advantage than pass a bill that gives all 
Americans health care that can never be taken away. Mr. Speaker, I hope 
we will not give in to the fearmongers. Let us give American families 
the peace of mind they deserve by providing health care that's always 
there.

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