Political Quotes

“let me first congratulate my good friend the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lazio) for his dedication to this cause and for his hard work in the battle against cancer on every front. I also want to recognize the courage of my colleague the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Mrs. Myrick). Her own personal fight against cancer is truly inspiring. The battle she is waging is not just for her own survival but also to promote awareness so that other women may prevail against this dreaded and all too familiar disease. The public education that promotes early detection is absolutely crucial for cancer patients. And in the case of breast cancer, education is no small task, since one in eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. After breast cancer, cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed malignancy in women, 15,000 each year. This cancer often has no symptoms, and regular pap smears are our best defense. This legislation builds on efforts Congress has already taken to encourage early detection of these cancers among low-income women. While these services are absolutely critical, their value is significantly diminished if these women find out they have cancer but do not have the resources to access treatment. Imagine coping with the fear of being diagnosed with cancer compounded by the prospect of having no way to pay for the treatment that could save your life.”