Political Quotes

“Mr. Tonko, thank you so very much. Mr. Speaker, I think we will end there and simply say that this is not the last time that we will be speaking on this issue on the floor. I would hope the next time that we speak on this issue that the House of Representatives will have increased the research budget by 50 percent, from $566 million to close to $900 million. That is a big leap. It is not sufficient. It is not what is necessary to really get at this disease, but this is one we can tackle. This is one we have to tackle for the strength of the American Government budget. It is one we have to tackle. This is where you have been with this entire discussion, Mr. Tonko. This is about families. It is about individuals. It is about the suffering, the angst, and the fear that exists out there with this devastating disease. We can do this. We really can. My message to the American people is one that you put out a few moments ago, Mr. Tonko. That is, for anybody who is watching out there, for anybody who is interested in the Federal deficit, for anybody who is interested in the quality of life of their families as they age and even before they age, talk to us. Tell us that you want us to spend your tax money on solving this problem, on the research that will lead to the solution for what is now an unsolvable mystery. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________”