Earl F. Hilliard: “We have made many strides in the treatment of diabetes, but much more needs to be done.”

I wish to send best wishes and congratulations to His Excellency Chen Shui-Bian, President of the Republic of China, and all the citizens of Taiwan on the occasion of their 89th National Day.

At this point in the process, we need to make an absolute commitment to this struggle to end this devastating disease.

When I was in the Alabama House of Representatives, somewhere in the late 1970's, somewhere around 1978, 1979. Let me say this, that is very important because as we find our suburban areas expanding, in many instances shopping centers are…

This devastating disease affects every family in America--my own brother is a victim of diabetes.