Political Quotes

“June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. There are so many things that are dividing our country right now, but this is something that should bring us all together. Alzheimer's and dementia are frightening diseases that impact millions of Americans every year. Six million Americans are affected, 120,000 Tennesseans. I have witnessed the effects of Alzheimer's, Madam Speaker, on several people close to me, my Aunt Jane and my Aunt Virginia. My Aunt Jane, I can remember that I hadn't seen her in years, and she walked up to me and said, ``I don't know who you are, but I feel like you are a good little boy,'' and I was an adult. My sweet Aunt Virginia, who is married to my Uncle Floyd, suffers from it, as well. Pat Summitt, who coached the Lady Vols basketball team for 38 seasons--she grew up in my daddy's hometown--came to my daddy's funeral and hugged my mama's neck. She lived with Alzheimer's disease and worked hard to bring awareness to it until she passed away in 2016. Before she left us, she formed the Pat Summitt Foundation to promote research on Alzheimer's treatment and to educate the public. Also, the Pat Summitt Foundation supports a clinic at the University of Tennessee that cares for those with Alzheimer's. We can't forget about the folks who take care of those with Alzheimer's, as well. They take a huge emotional and physical toll. We need to remember these folks.…”