    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [November 24, 2003]
    [Page 1612]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks to Reporters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Medicare Reform
    Legislation
    November 24, 2003

        Because of key votes in the United States Senate today, we're moving
    closer to Medicare reform, a reform package that will make the system
    modern, make sure our seniors have prescription drug coverage, better
    choices. I want to commend the Senate for moving the modernization bill
    forward. I look forward to them completing their work and getting a bill
    to my desk that I can sign. Modernizing Medicare will make the system
    better and will enable us to say to millions of seniors, we've kept our
    promise to America's seniors.
        Thank you all.

    Note: The President spoke at 4:34 p.m. at Peterson Air Force Base, prior
    to departure for the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX. A tape was not
    available for verification of the content of these remarks.