[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 17, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H10087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       JOIN US IN SAVING MEDICARE

  (Mr. METCALF asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, it would have been simple for the new 
Republican majority to ignore Medicare's impending bankruptcy, hide the 
problem, create a quick fix, and let a Congress 2 or 4 years down the 
road worry about our seniors. But that is not what the American people 
elected us to do. The people spoke clearly when they elected the new 
majority. They expect more from us because they realize those 
previously in control refused to accept the responsibility of 
leadership.
  The people expect us to do what is right, and we will preserve and 
protect and strengthen Medicare for the next generation, not just for 
the next election. We will not play politics with this issue.
  I urge all Members of this House to stop the scare tactics and join 
with us to save Medicare.

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