Political Quotes

“I will speak briefly to the substance of this amendment. This amendment adds $180 million to the U.S. effort to fight the global AIDS epidemic. I believe future generations will judge our work by many standards. One of the first tests of public service will be what we did to respond to the most devastating epidemic in history. The challenge of global AIDS is a challenge to each and every one of us blessed with good health, a bountiful life, and a conscience. Today, with this amendment, the United States will increase its spending on the global AIDS crisis by 50 percent over last year's level. With these dollars, children will not be orphaned, communities will have hope, and we will extend a hand to help the least of our brothers and sisters. Now we turn to the world community and ask that they join us, increasing their commitment with the United States to this struggle, showing our mutual resolve to commit the resources, the energy, and the leadership to save a world at risk. I am hoping that by the end of this week, Senator DeWine, Senator Graham of Florida, and a few others will be able to make a trip with me to visit Haiti. As far as my experience is concerned, it is the first time--Senator DeWine has been there many times--to see that the AIDS epidemic is not across the ocean, it is in our backyard. It is in every part of this world. It threatens us from every direction. Once one has seen it face to face, they will never, ever be the same.”