Quotes about Seniors

I will continue to support legislation that provides American families and Seniors affordable health care. Votes: 3

Freshman want to play. Sophomores want to start. Juniors want to score. Seniors want to win Votes: 3

Seniors love getting junk mail. It's sometimes their only way of communicating or feeling like they're part of the real world. Votes: 3

Seniors vote, and that is why we have, you know, Medicare since the 1960s for seniors, and we didn't have a national healthcare program for children, even though it's a lot more cost-effective to deal with children than with seniors. Votes: 3

When Ralph Goodale tried to tax Income Trusts they showed us where they stood, they showed us their attitude towards raiding Seniors hard earned assets and a Conservative government will never allow either of these parties to get away with that. Votes: 3

If we didn't have Social Security, our seniors would live mostly in poverty. You'd have another 18 million people in poverty. Votes: 2

Oklahomans value our children and our seniors. Oklahomans value traditions of faith. Oklahomans value our heroes, our veterans. Oklahomans value innovation and the creative arts. Votes: 2

Since Social Security was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 to ensure economic security for American workers, poverty among American seniors has dramatically declined. Votes: 2

For college seniors there should be a week of being allowed to cry. Just break down and cry because you are scared and don't know what's next. Votes: 2

Today, Medicare provides health insurance to about 40 million seniors and disabled individuals each year. The number is only expected to grow as the baby boomers begin retiring. Votes: 2

I feel like all the parts are seniors in high school and seventh graders, and I think I kinda skipped that awkward stage by not working those years. Votes: 2

Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy. Votes: 2

I think you always have, you know, new players. Every year you see new faces, juniors coming into the seniors. I was one of them at the time long time ago now. Votes: 2

President Bush has a record of cutting taxes, has provided a prescription drug benefit for seniors, has upheld the Second Amendment and remains committed to stopping liberal activists judges who are redefining marriage. Votes: 2

Low-income people, racial or ethnic minorities, pregnant women, seniors, people with special needs, people in rural areas - they all have a much harder time accessing a dentist than other groups of Americans. Votes: 2

Without any formal personal finance instruction in our high school or college curricula, many college seniors who graduate in the red will continue to make common financial mistakes that only exacerbate their debt burdens. Votes: 2

Recently, lobbyists for the pharmaceutical industry wrote a prescription drug bill that increased their profits and did nothing to help seniors. The result: seniors are stuck with a confusing prescription drug plan that does little to help them with their costs. Votes: 2

Although professors regard improving critical thinking as the most important goal of college, tests reveal that seniors who began their studies with average critical thinking skills have progressed only from the 50th percentile of entering freshmen to about the 69th percentile. Votes: 2

Many seniors understand that Social Security is social insurance as opposed to a program where we put money aside for our own retirement. But most elderly individuals think they're getting their money back. So it isn't selfishness as much as a misunderstanding. Votes: 2

I went to a large consolidated school in Appalachia. And I wrote the story when I was in the second grade and I took it up to the third floor to the school newspaper office that was written and edited by juniors and seniors. Votes: 2

We have a responsibility as a state to protect our most vulnerable citizens: our children, seniors, people with disabilities. That is our moral obligation. But there is an economic justification too - we all pay when the basic needs of our citizens are unmet. Votes: 2

I've always done the safest thing, which is to assume that it's going to feel like that, to assume that you're going to feel like a freshman in a group of seniors - if you expect the worst, then it's never going to be that bad. Votes: 2

Not too many years ago, both parties acknowledged that our entitlement commitments were a sword hanging over our heads. But when President George W. Bush tried to begin discussions on Social Security reform, Democrats ridiculed and demonized him and told seniors he was after their nest eggs. Votes: 2

I am very close to my family. I have learned a lot from my father. He used to tell me to be honest with yourself and not to argue with your seniors. You don't need to be involved in any quarrel, as sometimes you need to remain silent intelligently. Votes: 2

We can't get to the $4 trillion in savings that we need by just cutting the 12 percent of the budget that pays for things like medical research and education funding and food inspectors and the weather service. And we can't just do it by making seniors pay more for Medicare. Votes: 2

I do a one-hour workout called Drenched, a cardio-boxing fitness routine, Monday through Friday. There are usually between twenty-five and fifty people there - everyone from stay-at-home moms and professional martial artists to teenagers and seniors. They play great dance music. When I can, I take two classes back-to-back. Votes: 2

President Obama is closing the prescription drug doughnut hole. He strengthened Medicare! He extended the life of the program by eight years. And what Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan won't admit is that their plan would require current seniors to pay, on average, $600 more each year for prescription drugs. Votes: 2

Retirees who are on Medicare will suffer the consequences of 700 billions of Medicare dollars instead being used to cover the skyrocketing cost of Obamacare. In essence, less dollars for seniors means less service. Not fair. The Boomers are going to take the 'hit.' In Obamacare, 'too old' has limitations of service. Votes: 2

I never played sports or got into the whole guy camaraderie of, like, 'I love you, man! Seniors forever!' So suddenly being in the military with these guys who were under these very heightened circumstances, isolated from their families, living this very kind of Greek lifestyle, it changed my life in a really big way. Votes: 2

Guys never looked at me. I always had crushes on older seniors who never looked at me. So, when I tell directors that I wanna play that girl who gets rejected, they're like, 'Why?' I tell them it's because I relate to that girl much more than being the girl who makes jaws drop when she walks into a room. Votes: 2

My days in hostel were tough. I was ragged by my seniors. We were asked to wash their dirty clothes, do their odd jobs, etc. When it came to eating, we would be often given burnt rotis and milk that had awful odour. But, never once did I call home. I knew if I had to become a tough cricketer, I would have to handle the pressure. Votes: 2

Wanderer, there is no road, the road is made by walking. Votes: 1

Make peace with your past so you don't mess up the present! Votes: 1

Success is not due to spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire. Votes: 1

I have to start loving what comes next and stop hating I won't be a part of it. Votes: 1

After we deal and heal...NOT A A SHRED OF EVIDENCE EXISTS THAT LIFE IS SERIOUS.....Jan Marshall Votes: 1

To think that Allan was going to enjoy one more breakfast in his life without porridge! That was good news indeed. Votes: 1

The problem with aging is not that it's one damn thing after another---it's every damn thing, all at once, all the time. Votes: 1

At this stage of my life, I've finally come to realize I've learned more from my children than they ever learned from me. Votes: 1

The 'fear of change' excuse is something you see trotted out by organizations or management that believe customers are old, stupid, ignorant, and stubborn. Votes: 1

I am convinced that grandkids are inherently evil people who tell their grandparents to "just go to the library and open up an e-mail account - it's free and so simple. Votes: 1

The young man pities his elders, fearing the day he, too, will join their ranks. The elderly man pities the younger generation, well-knowing the trials and tribulations that lie ahead of them. Votes: 1

You have spoken and we have listened, but no, Ms. Theron,it isn't appropriate for us to ask Nathan to take his shirt off. That isn't what we had in mind when we started asking for input. Votes: 1

I think our seniors deserve a modern medical system. Votes: 0

Context begins with other artists - seniors and mentors. Votes: 0

I am proud that we worked so hard to improve seniors' lives. Votes: 0

It takes time to get the whole package. Freshmen can't be seniors. Votes: 0

You hear it every four years, ... Scare the seniors, scare the seniors. Votes: 0

You know, for most seniors Medicare is their only form of health care. Votes: 0

Until you've faced a crowd of graduating seniors, you have not experienced apathy ... Votes: 0

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double. Votes: 0

Alabama seniors all across the Third Congressional District continue facing high drug costs. Votes: 0

I fear very much for our kids, for low income people and for seniors. Votes: 0

It is vital that we communicate to seniors their options regarding prescription drug assistance. Votes: 0

I agree with President Roosevelt, and generations since, that American seniors deserve better than poverty. Votes: 0

As a member of the Aging Committee, I'm no stranger to fighting for America's seniors. Votes: 0

Among seniors, Social Security is the sole source of income for 26 percent of nonmarried women. Votes: 0

We promised new benefits to seniors like preventive screening and diabetes testing. We kept that promise. Votes: 0

It has been a top priority of Congress to reduce the drug costs of all seniors. Votes: 0

I know of no serious proposals that would change the way Social Security operates for today's seniors. Votes: 0

Our seniors' retirement should never rely on the bull of political promises or the bear of the market. Votes: 0

Today, its expensive prescription medications burdening seniors on fixed incomes with thousands of dollars in yearly out-of-pocket costs. Votes: 0

I look forward to standing up and holding George Bush accountable for pushing seniors off of Medicare into HMOs. Votes: 0

When I was 27 years old, I organized legal aid clinics to help low-income seniors. It was a life-altering experience. Votes: 0

Protecting the dignity and the security our seniors have earned is a commitment that spans generations and party lines. Votes: 0

Long gone are the days when hospital stays and surgeries made up the bulk of seniors' annual medical expenses. Votes: 0

Long gone are the days when hospital stays and surgeries made up the bulk of seniors annual medical expenses. Votes: 0

I will seek to reverse the shift of benefits from Medicaid to Medicare and hold harmless our seniors and disabled. Votes: 0

Prescription drug prices are skyrocketing and one-third of all seniors depend on Social Security for at least 90% of their income. Votes: 0

It's dishonest to say we're doing everything we can for our seniors when there is so much more we can. Votes: 0

It'll be a great day when the seniors have all the baseball caps they need and the Pentagon bombs Gilligan's Island. Votes: 0

I'm really happy for Coach Cooper and the guys who've been around here for six or seven years, especially our seniors. Votes: 0

Remember that you must always have a deep regard for courtesy, and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors. Votes: 0

I play golf just about every week. I'm playing on the Senior Tour now - super seniors - I'm a super senior. Votes: 0

Beginning in June, Alabama seniors previously without prescription drug coverage should begin to see savings of between 10 and 25 percent on their medications. Votes: 0

We say to seniors, we understand how important prescription drug coverage, so prescription drugs will be an ingrinable part of the Medicare plan. Votes: 0

the juniors were acting different because they are now the seniors. They even had T-shirts made. I don't know who plans these things. Votes: 0

Tax cuts continue to benefit families, seniors, and small business owners, as evidenced by unparalleled economic growth in Nevada and across the country. Votes: 0

The focus should be on the players. I'm here a long time. You can call me in the summer. Our seniors will be gone. Votes: 0

20 million people thrown off of health insurance, prescription drug prices raising for seniors, privatization of Medicare: devastation. And we've got to fight back against that. Votes: 0

As a result of the current universal benefit, the poverty rate for seniors in America is about 10%. Without the universal benefit, it would be over 50%. Votes: 0

You can think of Hollywood as high school. TV actors are freshmen, comedy actors are maybe juniors, and dramatic actors - they're the cool seniors. Votes: 0

Low-income seniors who choose to enroll in a drug discount plan will receive $600 of Federal assistance in 2004 and 2005 to further defray the costs of their medications. Votes: 0

Of course there's a lot of knowledge in universities: the freshmen bring a little in; the seniors don't take much away, so knowledge sort of accumulates. Votes: 0

This drug coverage program was clearly designed by Republicans in Congress to serve the interests of the drug and insurance industries. America's seniors were an afterthought. Votes: 0

At the end of the day, one of the most politically active voters in the country, seniors, will know who stood with them and who didn't. Votes: 0

It's good to give seniors more choices and more options, let them choose a plan that's best for them and target assistance to the lowest income people. Votes: 0

I have lived some thirty years on this planet, and I have yet to hear the first syllable of valuable or even earnest advice from my seniors. Votes: 0

As I travel around Idaho and visit with seniors, I hear almost universal concern about the rising cost of health care, particularly the cost of prescription drugs. Votes: 0

It's just like high school. If you're a freshman or a sophomore, it's hard to tell the seniors who've been through two, three, playoff games what to do. Votes: 0

SNAP is a critical anti-hunger program that feeds millions of low income Americans, including children, veterans, and seniors who would not otherwise have the resources to buy groceries. Votes: 0

We must ensure that today's seniors' benefits are rock solid and find a solution that fixes Social Security for the next generation that is just entering the workforce. Votes: 0

Medicare debates in Congress should result in better Medicare benefits for all our nation's seniors. We're not asking for special treatment for rural America, just a fair deal. Votes: 0

Anyone who tells you that American seniors are not either going to have their services cut or we're going to have to pay more is...lying about it. Votes: 0

From routine hospital visits and prescription drugs, to emergencies and hospice care, Medicare covers the full range of health services that our nation's seniors rely on every single day. Votes: 0

Our seniors have worked long and hard to better the economy, raise families and serve their communities. They deserve to live independent and active lives in their golden years. Votes: 0

We got almost the entire team coming back; we only had two seniors last year. We plan not just on making it back, but on taking the next step. Votes: 0

When Medicare was created for senior citizens and America s disabled in 1965, about half of a seniors health care spending was on doctors and the other half on hospitals. Votes: 0

I believe that as a nation we must have a bipartisan discussion about how to best preserve and protect Social Security for our seniors and for future generations of Americans. Votes: 0

Medicare is paid for by the American taxpayer. Medicare belongs to you. Medicare is for seniors, who many of them are on fixed income, to lift them out of poverty. Votes: 0

The 1993 Social Security tax penalizes seniors who have planned for their retirement through savings, investment and hard work. That's wrong, and that's why the double tax on Social Security must end. Votes: 0

Government spending clearly needs some adjusting. But a budget is a statement of our priorities, and balancing our spending on the backs of our nation's seniors is not the right approach. Votes: 0

If you wait until your children are high school seniors to spring it on them that there's not a whole lot of money for school, they won't have too many options. Votes: 0

Nowhere in Scripture do I read where we are to discuss hospice care with seniors so they're willing to get out of the way and let younger folks live more expediently. Votes: 0

I stand with the millions of seniors and working people who depend on Social Security and who expect the money they put in to be there for them when they retire. Votes: 0

It simply isn't fair for senators to cut to the front of the line when seniors around the country have been forced to wait for hours to get a flu shot. Votes: 0

When we stand up for America, we stand up for what America stands for, which is a safety net for our seniors and really helping our families be able to help themselves. Votes: 0

More than 70 percent of seniors are asking for more time. It is long overdue for Congress to listen and make sure that seniors have a prescription drug plan that works for them. Votes: 0

Everything depends on a good job - strong families, strong communities, the pursuit of the American dream, and a tax base to support schools for our kids and services for our seniors. Votes: 0

You have to remember that I played longer than anybody else on the main tour; I played until I was 40, and then played another six years or so on the seniors tour. Votes: 0

We need to take steps to strengthen and mend Social Security so that its promise of a secure retirement is just as real for seniors in the future as it is today. Votes: 0

When we stand up for America, we stand up for what America stands for, which is a safety net for our seniors and really helping our families be able to help themselves Votes: 0

Although many seniors are happy with the generous drug coverage they have from their former employers, the number of companies offering that kind of coverage has decreased by one-third since the mid-1980s. Votes: 0

Pharmaceuticals have become an increasingly important part of modern medicine, and our seniors shouldn't have to worry about whether they can afford the medicines they need to stay healthy and maintain their independence. Votes: 0

It is time that we provide clarity for our seniors, informing them of the services available that will lower the costs of their prescription drugs and strengthen the overall integrity of the Medicare entitlement. Votes: 0

The dog ran into the kitchen, stuck his nose in Grandma's crotch, and snuffled. Dang," Grandma said. "Guess my new perfume really works. I'm gonna have to try it out at the seniors meeting. Votes: 0

We cannot rest until we make sure that our families can afford to live and raise their kids here, that our seniors can remain in their homes and afford their health and pharmaceutical costs. Votes: 0

I'm not saying all seniors should be running a city or running a business, but I am saying seniors are good for a lot more than simply running a bath, baking cookies or babysitting grandchildren. Votes: 0

In Pennsylvania, 38 percent of Pennsylvania seniors chose to get their Medicare from a plan called Medicare Advantage. It's their choice. Forty-seven percent of them are going to lose it under 'Obamacare' according to Medicare by 2017. Votes: 0

Pharmaceutical companies are enjoying unprecedented profits and access with this Administration. Yet the Republicans' prescription drug plan for seniors has been a colossal failure, and over 43 million Americans wake up every morning without health insurance. Votes: 0