I certainly noticed that although you will find that it's, this request, this plea for constant increasing of funding is one that we've made for a number of reasons.

I commend you and Stephene for that tremendous addition to your life, another role to play, and you're playing it very well.

When you analyze what the costs are going to be, you need to know what the trend is.

The uncertainty that Congress and the administration can create in budgets and spending creates a real challenge as we try to recruit young people to the professions.

Mr. Chairman, thank you. Dr. Collins, thank you for your testimony.

I always use the word 'hope' when it comes to medical research. And what you're suggesting is that there are reasons to be hopeful.

We understand how important this issue is in a human, very direct way.

Thank you for conducting this hearing and learning more about this and what we as a nation can do to better deal with this situation of Alzheimer's.

In my view, this could be the defining disease of our generation.

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa. ____________________

reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kansas.

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