Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman. Madam Speaker, it's good to see you in the chair. We're all going to miss you a great, great deal. I rise today in support of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act's reauthorization, legislation I first introduced in 2006 with Congressman Mike Rogers to better help our country prepare for a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attack. Developing and stockpiling appropriate countermeasures is essential for public safety, and these programs encourage American companies to invest in areas of high critical need. The bill before us today includes new provisions that highlight the important needs of our Nation's children. Children are not just little adults; they need special care and special medical attention. They're especially vulnerable to biological or chemical agents because of their size, their limited capacity to flush out toxins, their underdeveloped motor skills, and their total reliance on their parents or other caregivers. While the hope is that we will never need to use these countermeasures to combat an attack on our country, I'm proud that we've strengthened these programs for everyone in our country, especially the children. I'm pleased to see the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act voted on today.…”