Political Quotes

“I would just observe to my colleagues that it is not at all clear to me that the majority party's respect for personal and economic freedom and the desire for families to keep more of what they earn is in any way the cause of the numerous health problems, including the one we are going to discuss today. I am glad that we are bringing this resolution to the floor. The reason we are picking this week is because it is the week leading up to Father's Day that is National Men's Health Week. House Resolution 438 expresses the sense of the House that improving men's health through fitness and the reduction of obesity should be a priority for all of us, and I feel strongly about that. I should observe that National Men's Health Week is currently celebrating its eighth year. I want to recognize one of the driving forces behind this recognition, and that is Rodale Publishing in Emmaus, Pennsylvania and, specifically, Men's Health Magazine, one of Rodale's flagship publications, has really driven this message and elevated the level of awareness of the problems that plague men, in particular health care problems.”