Political Quotes

“Mr. President, women are the backbone of the American family and a driving force of our economy. They are our mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters. Women are the heart of American families and local communities. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this October we have many reasons to reflect and celebrate. Thanks to the concerted efforts of the public and private sectors, we have come a long way to ensuring that women have long, healthy lives. Twenty years ago, Congress created the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Today, the program provides screening services for breast and cervical cancer in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, five U.S. territories, and 12 American Indian or Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations. Since the program got started, almost 4 million women have been served--giving them access to breast and cervical cancer screenings that they otherwise could not afford. We have recently expanded opportunities for women across the country to be screened by including free preventive care, like mammograms and cervical cancer screenings, in the new health care reform law. The Affordable Care Act eliminates all insurance copays for these screenings, which means more women will have access to early detection and more women's lives will be saved. This October, we are also celebrating the 30th anniversary of the beginnings of Susan G.…”