[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 17, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H10088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON MEDICARE

  (Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, why are Democrats willing to 
destroy Medicare and then point an accusing finger at Republicans when 
we are working hard to save it?
  The Democrats' arguments regarding the Republican Medicare plan 
simply make no sense. They say that Republicans want to destroy 
Medicare. They say we want to raise premiums and deductibles to pay for 
a tax cut for the rich. They say we want to close hospitals and deny 
children and babies access to decent health care. I resent those 
remarks, especially since my parents are 78 years old and depend on 
Medicare.
  These claims are beyond ludicrous, and by even the most casual 
scrutiny, no politician in their right mind would ever support such 
draconian measures, especially when their friends and family would be 
harmed.

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  Let us set the record straight. Republicans will provide more choices 
for seniors. Slowing of Medicare growth cannot and will not be used to 
fund our tax cuts. Our plan preserves, protects and strengthens 
Medicare. It is supported by AMA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 
among others. Come on, Democrats, start making sense. Think before you 
speak.

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