[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 11] [House] [Page 15017] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]MEDICARE LEGISLATION (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. SOLIS. Good morning to my colleagues. As you recall, last month before the House adjourned for the July 4th recess, we passed legislation that would treat seniors and the disabled through Medicare. The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support with Democrats and Republicans recognizing the need to pass this legislation. Last week, the Senate finally followed our lead and passed the bill. Senator Kennedy courageously returned to Capitol Hill to lodge that vote. The legislation is now sitting on the President's desk. He has a decision to make. Will he side with private insurers or will he support seniors and the disabled? A veto-proof majority in the House and Senate has now passed legislation that strengthens Medicare and ensures our seniors and disabled that they have access to a doctor that they know and trust. Mr. Speaker, President Bush should drop his veto threat and join our Members in the House in support of legislation that puts seniors first and the disabled and strengthens a great program known as Medicare. He should sign the Medicare legislation as soon as possible. ____________________