Political Quotes

“many years ago a song stated that ``Diamonds are a girl's best friend''. Today, women are seeking more from life--they are looking for good health, safe communities and a future for their children. I can tell my colleagues in this regard, H.R. 3755 is truly a precious gem. In this bill this Congress has not only talked about helping American women and their families, but it has really done it. More money has been put into the National Institutes of Health for research of heart disease, diabetes, AIDS, and cancer. Of particular significance to me as a breast cancer survivor, and to the thousands of women who have been diagnosed with this disease, is funding under the National Cancer Institute. An increase of $6 million is provided, bringing funding level totals to $409 million to be used for breast cancer research next year. I want to personally thank my colleagues for their support of this research, and especially thank the chairman of the subcommittee and the staff. More than 46,000 American women will die from this devastating disease this year. Let me repeat-- 46,000 women. We are coming close to understanding this disease so that a cure may be found, and this money is sorely needed. This Congress knows that in order to treat breast cancer and cervical cancer, women must first detect the cancer. That is why an additional $10 million has been provided for the breast and cervical cancer screening program.”