Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. President. It has been 11 years since a Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill has been considered on the Senate floor, so let me begin my remarks this morning by commending the chairman and ranking member of the full Appropriations Committee, Senators Shelby and Leahy, for their determination to report each and every one of the appropriations bills so they can be considered, fully debated, and amended in the regular order. I also commend the subcommittee chairman, Senator Blunt, and the ranking member, Senator Murray, for their leadership in creating a bipartisan bill. This bill will make critical investments in medical research, opioid abuse prevention and treatment, the education of our students, and strengthening America's workforce. I appreciate so much that the subcommittee accommodated so many of my priorities in crafting this bill. It has my very strong support. I am particularly pleased that the bill includes another $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health. Robust investments in biomedical research will pay dividends for many American families struggling with disease and disability, just as such research has enabled us to prevent, treat, or cure other serious illnesses.…”