[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
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           STANDING IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE

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                           HON. CHARLIE CRIST

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 2020

  Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Social Security and 
Medicare, programs that literally save the lives of millions of 
Americans every day and serve nearly 200,000 veterans, children, 
seniors, and persons with disabilities in my district, and over 69 
million across the country. I was deeply disappointed this week to see 
that the President's budget included steep cuts to these life-
sustaining programs. Cutting $35 billion from Social Security and $500 
billion from Medicare, not only puts Pinellas families and their loved 
ones at risk of losing their healthcare and benefits but also places a 
huge undue burden on some of the most vulnerable in our communities. We 
should be lending a helping hand to those in need, not turning them 
away. These cuts and broken promises will hurt people. And we cannot 
stand idly by. Let's protect Social Security and Medicare, now and 
always.

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