Thomas Daschle: “Nearly 50 years after mental illness brought such sadness and financial strain to Paul Wellstone, doctors and scientists…”

“Nearly 50 years after mental illness brought such sadness and financial strain to Paul Wellstone, doctors and scientists have made great strides in understanding and treating many mental health problems. But those advances mean little to those who cannot afford them. In South Dakota and throughout America, there are still too many homes that seem dark even when the lights are on. There are too many people who are being denied essential mental health care because of arbitrary decisions by insurance companies putting profits ahead of people. The Wellstone bill can change that. We have a commitment from the Majority Leader that the Senate will deal with this issue early this year. We are determined to see that that happens.”