Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of this resolution urging the support of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day. American Heart Month was initiated in 1963 by Congress in an effort to bring about awareness and urge Americans to join the battle against today's number one killer, heart disease. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. It is a tragic disease that affects men, women, and children of every age and race throughout the country. Approximately one in three adult Americans have one or more types of heart disease, including high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, and congenital heart disease, as well as those at risk for heart disease as a result of smoking. An astounding 66 percent of adult Americans are overweight, 46 million people are at risk for heart disease because they smoke, and 37 million people have high cholesterol levels that could become a major risk factor. The American Heart Association projects that this year almost a half million people will die as a result of a heart attack. These are staggering numbers, and all of these lifestyles, among many others, have a direct impact on heart disease. Therefore, it's imperative we sound the alarm and remain vigilant and supportive of heart disease awareness programs.…”