For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 27, 2003
President Commends Senate for Passing Medicare Legislation
Statement by the President
I commend the Senate for passing legislation to strengthen and improve
Medicare for America's seniors.
This legislation is largely consistent with my framework for reform
that allows seniors to choose the health care that best meets their
individual needs, including the option of staying in their traditional
plan.
Seniors will have more choices and better benefits, including
long-awaited prescription drug coverage, under a modernized Medicare
that provides seniors access to the newest and most effective medicines
and treatment. I will continue working closely with the Congress to
improve this legislation as we move forward.
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