Kerry offers "Compact with Greatest Generation" to protect Seniors

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Kerry Offers "Compact with the Greatest Generation" to Protect America's Seniors

October  06,  2003

Council Bluffs, IA -

John Kerry today unveiled his “Compact with the Greatest Generation,” a guarantee that will give seniors the protection they have earned for Social Security and Medicare, helps seniors afford their medicine, and ensure long-term care.

“My dad was a member of the Greatest Generation that achieved victory in World War II.  This was the generation that saved the world from fascism, came home and built the great American middle class, led the way in the civil rights movement, protected our environment, and created great programs like Medicare,” said Kerry.

“And now that the Greatest Generation is getting older, I think it is the responsibility of all Americans to make sure we do our part for America’s seniors.  You have earned the best of America – and we need to make sure you get the protection and health care you deserve,” said Kerry.  "That’s why today I’m unveiling a new Compact with America’s seniors that will be a building block for the initiatives seniors can count on if I am elected President.  My Compact with America’s seniors says that greatest generation seniors should be able to count on Medicare and Social Security, on affordable prescription drugs, on quality options for long term care.  You’ve earned it.”

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