Political Quotes

“More than 30,000 patients and their families live with progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration, PSP and CBD. Patients with PSP and CBD may lose the ability to control their speech, balance, coordination, and eye movements. Quality of life can deteriorate quickly, and most people who suffer from PSP and CBD will become dependent on care in just 3 to 4 years. These neurodegenerative diseases are as common as ALS, but most people have never heard of them. They received more attention recently when my predecessor, Jennifer Wexton, was diagnosed with PSP herself and worked tirelessly in this body to spread awareness about the condition. However, PSP and CBD still don't get the same type of recognition or funding for research, and there are currently no cures. That is why I am introducing a resolution to designate May as PSP and CBD awareness month. We must dedicate more resources to finding treatments and cures for these neurodegenerative diseases, and we must also recognize the courage and the struggles of those who have PSP and CBD and build awareness and understanding of the impact on their lives and their families' lives. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing May as PSP and CBD awareness month by cosponsoring this resolution.”