[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 111 (Thursday, August 11, 1994)]
[House]
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[Congressional Record: August 11, 1994]
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          AARP SUPPORT FOR THE GUARANTEED HEALTH INSURANCE ACT

  (Mr. DERRICK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DERRICK. Mr. Speaker, Congress should be well aware of the 
Nation's abiding interest in health care reform. Every day more 
organizations representing millions of Americans voice their support 
for the Guaranteed Health Insurance Act.
  Today you can add the 33 million members of the American Association 
of Retired Persons to the throngs calling for reform. Citing their 
long-held support for universal coverage, long-term care coverage, the 
protection and strengthening of Medicare, controlling health care costs 
and a fully funded health care system every American can afford, the 
AARP asked its members to support the Gephardt bill.
  The AARP represents Americans over the age of 50. They know how 
important reform is to their members' health--and everyone's. The AARP 
points out that this is a historic opportunity to benefit all 
Americans, and that defeat will kill reform for years to come.
  Give the people what they need--pass health care reform.

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