[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H9598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    DEMOCRATS: COME IN FROM THE RAIN

  (Mr. GOODLATTE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, last week the Democratic leadership sat 
outside in the rain moaning and groaning and grandstanding for the 
television cameras about the Republican plan to preserve and strengthen 
Medicare and increase spending on Medicare.
  What do others have to say about that? The Washington Post calls them 
``medigogues.'' Former Congressman, Democratic Congressman, Tim Penny 
calls their tactic the ``Medicare mistake.'' He says:

       There was a time when Democrats were willing to act 
     responsibly, but by politicizing the issue, Democrats are 
     threatening the viability of the very program they created.

  He goes on to say:

       We cannot afford to ignore Medicare's shaky financial 
     situation or put it off until after the next election. It is 
     just too important.

  So, what have the Democrats done? Nothing. Where is their plan? 
Nowhere.
  Mr. Speaker, that is not surprising for people who do not even know 
enough to come in from out of the rain.

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