Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I am certainly grateful to Representative Chris Smith for his leadership. The Autism CARES Act has made an immeasurable difference in the lives of countless Americans living with either autism, neurodivergence themselves or the family members who support them. The massive investment made by this Federal Government in research, education, and intervention has not only ensured great advancement in how we diagnose, treat, and assist those living on the autism spectrum, but it has helped to bring dignity to their lives. I join my colleagues in advocating for the bill. I certainly support the legislation. I do so as a Member of Congress, but I also do so as a father of an adult living on the autism spectrum. I cannot tell you the struggle, the challenge that families like ours and certainly individuals like my daughter have had to face. Thanks to the Autism CARES Act originally adopted some years ago, now reauthorized, every step along the way we now have a partner in providing and ensuring that those caregivers, those who interact, those who provide care have the tools and the resources necessary to provide dignity and opportunity to her life. On behalf of my daughter, Abigail Faith Molinaro, I join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and encourage support for the Autism CARES Act reauthorization.”