Richard Shelby actually said...

"A continued commitment to NIH is essential to address our Nation's growing health concerns and to spur medical innovation."

"For the millions of Americans suffering from a serious illness, biomedical research is the beginning of hope."

"Funding for the NIH lays the foundation for drug and device discoveries over the next 10 years."

"I believe biomedical research is a necessary and worthy investment in the health of our people and the vitality of our communities."