Cliff Stearns: “I obviously rise in support of H.R. 1260, the Animal Drug User Fee Act. By funding more FDA drug reviewers, Mr. Speaker…”

“I obviously rise in support of H.R. 1260, the Animal Drug User Fee Act. By funding more FDA drug reviewers, Mr. Speaker, this act will help accelerate approval of important veterinarian drugs, resulting in the comfort and treatment of countless companions, pets, zoo animals and livestock. This is very important. I am proud of the major veterinary school in my congressional district. The College of Veterinary Medicine in the University of Florida, Florida's only veterinary college, offers comprehensive service to the public through a fourfold mission: teaching, research, extension to the community, and patient care. And I am proud, Mr. Speaker, to be wearing a University of Florida tie in honor of their efforts and their leadership this morning. In fact, at this school, no creature is too small, too large, too pesky, or too dangerous for these fine veterinarians to treat, such as the endangered Florida panthers or even some exotic tropical birds. All of these animals, all of them, will benefit from innovative pharmaceuticals that are brought to the market in a more expedited manner.”