[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.