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“No doubt about it. There is research going on all around the world. Major drug companies are involved. Countries are doing their own research. It is all possible. One other bill that I would like to bring up, this one is introduced again by Chris Smith, and this is called the PACE Pilot Act. This is a program for all-inclusive care for the elderly, which currently helps those over 55, to provide a continuity of care and comprehensive care for them. It is more than just Alzheimer's. We know that nursing home care is extraordinarily expensive. This is an effort to try and keep people in their home with appropriate care and support. So this is another piece of the puzzle, together with the two bills that our colleague Maxine Waters had introduced, giving us a package of legislation that we ought to work on. The other piece of legislation which is not among these bills is the annual appropriation bill. Last year, we increased Alzheimer's research by $100 million, a very, very good thing. {time} 2100 But, again, we could do much more. And if we were to do that, I am convinced we would be able to advance the knowledge, the early detection, and, as you said a moment ago, a cure for this devastating illness. It is there. The only thing we need is to focus our attention and the world's attention on this, put the money into research, and then we can see a solution. If you would care to wrap up, I have had my say on this.”