Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. We are going to continue to work for a healthier America, and this year marks the 30th year that March is celebrated as National Nutrition Month. The National Nutrition Month campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits, and promoting exercise in our daily lives. The first nutrition campaign was launched in 1973, with the Presidential proclamation as National Nutrition Week, and became National Nutrition Month in 1980. I am especially proud to support National Nutrition Month, as First Lady Michelle Obama has just recently launched the Let's Move campaign to target childhood obesity. This initiative has four components: One, making healthy choices; two, putting healthy foods in schools; three, increasing access and affordability of healthy foods; and, four, increasing physical education. Good nutrition and healthy eating habits play a fundamental role in the overall health of both children and adults. The Children's Health Care Caucus, which I am proud to co-Chair with my Republican colleague Congressman Dave Reichert of Washington, is helping to raise awareness regarding good nutrition and healthy eating habits and how they improve the lives of all Americans. Poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles are linked to obesity and countless health problems. Today, one-third of adults in the United States are obese. Can you believe that?…”