And one in Iowa?
I can publicly say that this is, I believe, the first Secretary that has really focused on changing this paradigm.
Man, the elderly can prevent a lot of illnesses and stuff.
We agree on so many issues that cut across party lines, when it comes to medical research.
We need to move in that direction.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
Medicare pays for all this patching, fixing, and mending, but we don't get to this step, of preventative healthcare.
Because it is my opinion, having been, you know, in Agriculture--I've been chairman and ranking member of that committee...
But we don't provide it for businesses to provide wellness programs for the workers.
But, Dean, we've got to start with kids early on.
You've been a great leader.
And what a terrible signal to send to kids.
We've got to get more physical education back into schools.
Thank you.
I just want to thank my chairman and my friend, Senator Specter, for calling this important hearing today.
I have introduced a bill called Healthier Lifestyles and Prevention bill to provide incentives to schools, employers, co...
But we've got to somehow provide the leadership and the bully pulpit and the incentives--whatever we can provide, incent...
In Sioux City--last weekend I was there--they've laid off five P.E. teachers because of cut on school funding.
