Barbara Mikulski: “I, too, rise in memory of President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan will be remembered for his strong convictions, his…”

“I, too, rise in memory of President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan will be remembered for his strong convictions, his unfailing optimism, and his deep and abiding patriotism. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Reagan family. They have been through so much in the last 10 years. Our former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, has met one of the greatest challenges that one can face with grace, dignity, and dedication. Her courage is a model for the Nation. I know how tremendously difficult it is for a family when a loved one has Alzheimer's. My own dear father suffered from this disease. And, my family and I know what the long goodbye meant. So, I speak for my family, and I think all families who have endured this disease when we salute Nancy Reagan as we pay our respects to our President. Therefore, I would like to issue a bipartisan call to support legislation that Senator Kit Bond and I will be introducing next week, legislation to create breakthroughs for Alzheimer's disease.”