Political Quotes

“Every 10 years, the President convenes a White House Conference on Aging--WHCoA. It conducts extensive work to understand and develop policy recommendations on issues of critical importance to our seniors. The WHCoA is made up of a Policy Committee recommended by Congress and the President from the public and private sector. The work of the committee culminates in the October WHCoA which will be attended by 12,000 delegates and other officials. The theme of this year's conference, ``The Booming Dynamics of Aging: From Awareness to Action'' will deal with a broad range of issues from workplace opportunities for older workers to health care and access to affordable prescription drugs. Following the October meeting, WHCoA formulates a series of policy recommendations for Congress and the President. Senator Daschle was gracious enough to place me on the policy committee because of my strong interest in the topics it would consider. Many of those issues are of critical importance to Nevadans. In particular, I assumed a position on the Health and Long Living Subcommittee because its work will focus on access to care and affordable prescription drugs, disease prevention and quality of care. Today, I have decided to pass the torch of this important post to my friend and colleague, Thomas E. Gallagher. These issues are near to his heart. Tom will be an important voice on the WHCoA for Nevadans and all Americans.”