[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 12, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H6188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        REPUBLICANS SHOULD SUPPORT THE CONTRACT CALLED MEDICARE

  (Mr. HILLIARD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, the Republicans are not cooperating or 
attempting to work out a compromise to protect Medicare for seniors. I 
hope all voters remember these facts in November. The Republicans have 
repeatedly voted for deep cuts in the Medicare Program which will 
affect the quality of service which our seniors depend on to stay 
healthy and, in fact, to stay alive.
  The Republicans in Congress seem to be big supporters of contracts. 
If this is true, then they should stand by the contract which America 
has made with our senior citizens. This contract is called Medicare. 
The Republicans should support Medicare, should defend Medicare, but 
the Republicans should not cut Medicare.

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