[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 148 (Wednesday, November 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                             WORLD AIDS DAY

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, today I join millions of people around the 
world in the recognition of ``World AIDS Day.''
  As I stand here before you today, millions of people are dying of the 
AIDS virus and many more will be diagnosed with HIV before the day's 
end. Most of us feel helpless to stop the spread of this dreadful 
disease--but together, we can continue to fund research to find a cure 
and restore hope to millions.
  But this isn't just about a disease, this is a human condition that 
has a human face. The face of our friends, family, and loved ones. Our 
response must be to further our commitment to better care and more 
funding for research and education.
  We are making headway. Recently, San Diego received $2.5 million for 
AIDS patient care under the Ryan White AIDS Resources Emergency Act.
  The Ryan White Act comes up for reauthorization in 1995--and we must 
support it. Our ultimate goal remains the same--finding a cure to stop 
the suffering. Working together, we will accomplish this goal.
  For those who we have already lost to this disease--know that we will 
keep fighting so that the suffering will end. For those who are 
currently fighting the battle of their lives, we give you our love, 
prayers, and our commitment to fight this battle until we have won a 
cure.

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