Bill Clinton: “I am proud that we are finally sending the Lifespan Respite Care Act to the President for his signature. After 4 years…”

“I am proud that we are finally sending the Lifespan Respite Care Act to the President for his signature. After 4 years of bipartisan efforts, we are delivering a great victory for millions of American families providing care to a parent, child, or loved one. Thank you to Senator Snowe who was the first lead Republican on the legislation and has been a champion for this bill and family caregivers. Thank you to Senator Warner for his efforts on the bill. Your leadership will make a difference in the lives of so many American families. I want to express my appreciation to Representatives Mike Ferguson as the primary sponsor of the House bill as well as Congressman Langevin. We would not be on the verge of enacting this bill without their work. Deep appreciation and thanks to the Lifespan Respite Task Force, a coalition of 180 national, state, and local organizations under the direction of the National Respite Coalition. A special thank you to Jill Kagan of the National Respite Coalition for her leadership and invaluable assistance. Today's passage represents a tremendous win: for ailing seniors, children, and loved ones being cared for at home; for family members providing a time-consuming, emotionally exhausting, and physically demanding labor of love; for our health care system; for our values; and for decisions based on evidence, not ideology.”