On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize February as American Heart Month. According to the American Heart Association, one out of every four deaths in our great country is cardiac-related, and you may be surprised to hear that heart disease claims more female victims than any other disease. But the real tragedy, Madam Speaker, is that so many of these deaths are preventable. America's amazing medical researchers, doctors, and nurses have been doing their part to stop heart disease and save lives. It is time for the rest of us to step up and do our part. Remember that even small improvements in diet and exercise can have big impacts on your heart health and overall well-being. So as you think of your Valentine later this month, don't forget to love your heart, too. ____________________
