Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on World Autism Day, to recognize and support all children or adults with autism spectrum disorder. In 2018, an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States was diagnosed with some form of autism spectrum disorder. Notwithstanding these diagnoses, Americans with autism make exceptional contributions across our Nation and around the world. Each April Autism Speaks celebrates the start of its signature campaign, Light It Up Blue. Light It Up Blue is a unique global campaign to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism. Today we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, and this month is World Autism Month. Mr. Speaker, let's renew our commitment to support the entire international autism community, including children and adults with autism, their families, and caregivers. Together, we can increase access to information, encourage heightened understanding of autism, promote respect and dignity, and support the services that assist people with autism to reach their full potential. ____________________”