Political Quotes

“Certainly, tonight I stand in support of this legislation, H.R. 307, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013. This legislation is going to help our Nation's families, local communities, first responders, and innovators as we prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, including those caused by terrorist attacks. As the Nation recovers from a severe flu season, the need to pass this legislation is evermore apparent. This bill is going to help families by requiring that the special needs of our Nation's children are taken into account as medical countermeasures move through the FDA process and are purchased for the Strategic National Stockpile. The bill also would require the Department of Health and Human Services to improve public health emergency preparedness, response, outreach, and communication with respect to children. H.R. 307 also would aid local communities and those on the front lines in disaster response, providing assistance to local law enforcement, emergency management and public health officials in planning, training and preparing for emergencies so that if disaster strikes their communities are ready. Last month, I had the opportunity to address the American Burn Association here in Washington. The bill's Hospital Preparedness Program is critical to them as it helps hospitals prepare for disasters that would result in a surge in the need for medical care.…”