Paul Tonko: “Well, we all love Louise Slaughter. We extend our condolences for the loss of her beloved Bob, who was part of this…”

“Well, we all love Louise Slaughter. We extend our condolences for the loss of her beloved Bob, who was part of this institution. He was here so much and intellectually invested himself in the business of the House. Representative Garamendi, let me thank you for bringing us together in such a meaningful and bipartisan-spirited way to address the issue of Alzheimer's disease. It is my honor to sponsor the measure, the Alzheimer's Accountability Act, with Representative Guthrie. Alzheimer's knows no boundaries-- political, geographic, age, whatever. It is so important for us to come together in a spirit of unity and support for the Alzheimer's community. Recently, I joined the many advocates that came to the Hill here in Washington from around the country. Around a thousand people gathered for a breakfast. I heard of folks being diagnosed in their twenties. I heard of a gentleman diagnosed in his thirties and who died in his forties. It seems to be penetrating deeper and deeper into the younger age category. So it is important for us to make an all-out effort to invest in research and respite care and all sorts of developments that respond to the individuals and families who live with Alzheimer's on a day-to-day basis.…”