[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H9598]
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                           READ ALL ABOUT IT

  (Mr. FOLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, read all about it. The Washington Post, 
Thursday, September 28. Democratic former Member of Congress, Tim 
Penny, ``Medicare Mistake.'' ``My party is making a big mistake. The 
Democratic Party is closely identified with Medicare, and rightfully 
so. Democrats first conceived of Medicare, put it into law. As 
architects of Medicare, we have a responsibility to shore up the 
program before it collapses.''
  Democratic Congressman Tim Penny says:

       We cannot afford to ignore Medicare's shaky financial 
     situation or put it off until after the next election. It is 
     just too important. Medicare trustees have given us a 7-year 
     warning. Those 7 years shouldn't be squandered in indecision, 
     stall tactics and politicking. We should view this time as an 
     opportunity to devise and employ creative solutions. 
     Democrats should be the leaders in this debate, not the 
     obstructionists.

  Mr. Speaker, my parents are on Medicare. I love my parents. As 
Republicans, we are promoting protecting and preserving Medicare for 
this generation and future generations. Democrats, take Mr. Penny's 
comments seriously. Join us in the fight to protect it and stop the 
demagoguery.

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