Political Quotes

“I appreciate the focus on that. My friend from Ohio is exactly correct. Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat to our Nation's health. Many bacteria become resistant to multiple classes of antibiotics. I might add a personal note at this point. Three years ago I developed a MRSA infection in a hospital in Atlanta and almost lost my life to an antibiotic-resistant disease and infection. I know how important it is to have a research facility such as the CDC that can constantly stay one step ahead of the evolution of defenses these microbes bring up themselves. As a recent example, a recent outbreak of drug-resistant CRE where one in two patients affected with bacteria unfortunately passed away-- CDC must have resources to quickly track and stop outbreaks and give health care providers timely information. Without that, there is the risk of contagion.”