Political Quotes

“I am proud that H.R. 1220, in addition to providing veterans with needed health care, includes the cost-of-living adjustment as well. This will permanently authorize VA Parkinson's centers as well. Some 42,000 veterans with Parkinson's receive care at the VA. In 5 years, an estimated 39,000 older veterans will have the disorder. Treatments exist for Parkinson's, but research continues to improve treatments and to search for a cure. VA is on the cutting edge of research and treatment because of these centers. Veterans service organizations and Parkinson's advocates all support the permanent authorization of these centers. While the bill does not also authorize VA's two multiple sclerosis centers, I continue to support the centers and hope they can work so we can get them properly authorized. Authorizing the centers will make sure that the VA will continue to be a model of innovation in the delivery of health care and research for this chronic disease. This bill offers hope to veterans and others with Parkinson's. I ask my colleagues for their support.”