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of Prescription Drugs  Location: Washington DC  June 2, 2004 Ms.
STABENOW. Mr. President, I first thank my colleague and friend
from Minnesota for his eloquent remarks today. I certainly agree
with the sentiments he has expressed. I personally thank him for
his personal commitment and willingness to help fund ways for
people in Minnesota to be able to lower their prescription drug
prices. I think that speaks to his personal dedication and
willingness to do whatever he can to help.  Ronald Reagan asked
the question back in 1980, "Are you better off than you were 4
years ago?" When it comes to the issue of prescription drugs and
the cost of medicine today, certainly the answer to that is no.
I rise today to discuss the new Medicare Drug Card Program, as
my colleague and friend from Minnesota has done. Yesterday,
Tuesday, was the first day these cards could be used. But by any
measure, this attempt to lower drug prices has been a complete
failure.