"We need to ensure that our policies support innovation in the biomedical field."
"I have authored legislation to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategy to recognize and support family caregivers."
"As the Senate Co-Chair of the congressional Alzheimer's Task Force, I am particularly interested in breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease."
"Clearly, Alzheimer's research funding is disproportionately low compared to its human and economic toll."
"There is no doubt that we are blessed by your presence, and as a member of the U.S. Senate, it has been my privilege to get to know you as a person and to understand and appreciate the value of your l..."
"The stress and the challenge facing so many American families needs to be highlighted."
"Senator Collins has been committed to the issues surrounding aging for as long as I have known her."
"Almost every family is impacted by Alzheimer's or cardiovascular disease."
"Your legislation just seems the appropriate legislation for us to say thank you and also to provide ways to support those caregivers in a very powerful way."
"I wanted to dedicate this hearing in the honor of Jeff's father, John Duncan, who passed away recently of complications associated with Alzheimer's disease."
"I was a proud supporter of the 21st Century Cures Act as we direct more of the NIH resources and other research resources from the Federal Government toward looking at these diseases that are going to..."
"Keys are very important. My grandfather has encouraged me to know that."