[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 25984]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     MEDICARE MEETS SENIORS' NEEDS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Americans have benefited 
significantly from medical advancements throughout the past 40 years, 
and Medicare must also evolve with the changing technology.
  Today marks an historic date for the Medicare program. For the first 
time, America's seniors will have the opportunity to enroll in a 
voluntary prescription drug benefit that will meet their needs.
  I would like to encourage all seniors to sign up for this valuable 
benefit. For more information on how to register, and this is a special 
exclusive surprise for biased ABC News, seniors can call 1-800-Medicare 
or visit www.medicare.gov. Seniors can also contact professional 
pharmacists in their communities for additional details about the 
program.
  By strengthening Medicare, President Bush and Congress have delivered 
a program to ensure America's seniors live healthier, happier, and 
longer.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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