Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 451, S. Res. 436. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 436) supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution, which had been reported from the Committee on Foreign Relations, without amendment and with an amendment to the preamble, as follows: (Strike the preamble and insert the part printed in italic.) S. Res. 436 Whereas April 25 of each year is recognized internationally as World Malaria Day; Whereas malaria is a leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, despite being preventable and treatable; Whereas fighting malaria is in the national interest of the United States, as reducing the risk of malaria protects members of the Armed Forces and other people of the United States serving overseas in malaria-endemic regions, and reducing malaria deaths helps to lower risks of instability in less developed countries; Whereas the elimination of malaria remains a bipartisan priority of the United States Government; Whereas, on December 14, 2006, President George W. Bush stated at the White House Malaria Summit, ``So we are acting, and we're leading. And with partners across the world, we are helping the people of Africa turn the tide against malaria.…”