It may be an impossible question when we ask when will a cure be found for Parkinson's.

There is an inevitable sense that a full-time director with that authority is necessary to move an institute along at top speed.

I would like to have precise answers as to when the program was adopted.

Well, when will the first grants be awarded?

Dr. Penn, the question is, when was SMA selected for this transitional research program?

I broach the subject of some delicacy now, which has already been communicated to you.

Dr. Tabak, if you allocated more than $1.5 million, do you think you could get a faster result on this important test?

Thank you very much, Dr. Zerhouni.

Why is it taking so long?

But at the moment, the policy is sort of--perhaps it is not drifting along, but it is pretty hard to formulate it with precision.

The prevalence of autism is increasing, with the disease affecting, as we understand it, some 500,000 people in this country at a cost of $13 billion annually.

There is no precise, cannot be a precise, evaluation of what the risk is of a smallpox attack.

I opposed an amendment which would have prohibited the Treasury Department from going to private collection agencies because I think it is a matter that you ought to decide.

The Senate passed a resolution to push ahead with our Finance Committee and our Joint Economics Committee with analysis of a flat tax.

I urge you to keep a close watch on that particular aspect.

I supported the President because I think it is worth a try.

We would appreciate that.

The GEAR UP Program is also cut.