William H. Frist said "it is time for the world to wake up. We are confronted today with the worst international health crisis in 600 years: the international scourge of HIV/AIDS; 8,000 people died today, 15,000 new infections today. In Africa, the life expectancy in more than a handful of the countries has been cut in half. Currently, the United States spends about $500 million annually. Our amendment increases that by $200 million next year, ultimately doubling our commitment. The goal is simple: Reduce the devastation of the most significant moral, humanitarian, and developmental challenges of our time." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 5, 2001

it is time for the world to wake up. We are confronted today with the worst international health crisis in 600 years: the international scourge of HIV/AIDS; 8,000 people died today, 15,000 new infections today. In Africa, the life expectancy in more than a handful of the countries has been cut in half. Currently, the United States spends about $500 million annually. Our amendment increases that by $200 million next year, ultimately doubling our commitment. The goal is simple: Reduce the devastation of the most significant moral, humanitarian, and developmental challenges of our time.

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the international health crisis of HIV/AIDS and U.S. funding during a Senate floor debate.

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