Political Quotes

“I thank my friend very much for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, Ms. Shontel Brown, for leading this effort. I also thank my dear friends and colleagues, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Representative Jonathan Jackson for leading this Special Order hour on such an important and timely issue, one that impacts our community more than almost any other health matter. Today, we are here to talk about a pressing matter, one that requires our collective efforts--National Diabetes Month. Diabetes, an epidemic gripping the United States, resonates with me personally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 34 million Americans face the consequences of diabetes, and Louisiana is not exempt from the staggering reality. In Louisiana alone, approximately 500,000 residents have been diagnosed with diabetes. Shockingly, an additional 113,000 individuals are unaware of their condition, heightening their high risks. Moreover, a significant portion of Louisiana's adult population grapples with prediabetes, teetering on the edge of a diagnosis that could alter their lives forever. The burden of diabetes is not just physical, but also economic. Each year, an estimated 30,000 Louisianians receive a diabetes diagnosis resulting in a financial toll of $5.7 billion for my State.…”