For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 27, 2003
President Applauds House for Passing Medicare Legislation
Statement by the President
I applaud the House for taking a significant step to help our
Nation's seniors.
This Medicare legislation broadly reflects the reforms outlined in
my framework that give seniors the right to choose the health care that
best meets their individual needs, including the option of staying in
their traditional plan. It also modernizes Medicare so seniors will
have access to the newest medical technologies and most effective
medicines.
Seniors have waited too long for more choices and better benefits,
including prescription drug coverage, similar to the kind now enjoyed
by federal employees and members of the Congress. I will continue
working closely with Congress during conference to make improvements
and pass meaningful Medicare reform.
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