Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania and, in fact, both gentlemen from Pennsylvania. Mr. Doyle, I commend you, and I commend my colleague, Chris Smith, for your excellent work over the years in combating autism and for bringing this bill to reauthorize the Combating Autism Act. As Mr. Doyle said, there is an increasing prevalence of autism, and it is a diagnosis and a condition that these children and their families deal with for their entire life. It's a challenge for those families, a tremendous challenge, one that can't be overstated; but it's also a challenge for society as well because the long-term cost involved in providing care for individuals with development disorders can be great, although it can be lessened. There is hope; there is treatment. The blessing of recent years, in fact, has been that new research and early intervention programs are making an enormous difference in bettering the lives of young boys and girls with autism spectrum disorders. {time} 1600 With early intervention, many can lead much better if not almost normal lives, which is a blessing for all of us, and it's a joy to see. It's a joy to see these children respond to early intervention and begin to develop emotionally. As a member of the Congressional Autism Caucus, I personally have seen exciting innovations at facilities using a comprehensive approach to care.…”