[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 102 (Thursday, July 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1260-E1261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BENEFITS ALL AMERICANS

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                    HON. RANDY ``DUKE'' CUNNINGHAM,

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 1996

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the increased 
funding levels contained in the fiscal year 1997 Labor, Health and 
Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act for the National 
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Health [NIH]. This funding is critical for biomedical research and 
benefits all Americans, as it improves quality of life. In addition to 
researching treatments and cures for such disease as breast cancer, 
heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease. NIH funding is also used to 
advance medical devices that will save and enhance lives.
  San Diego County is a leader in the field of biomedical research. 
This region of southern California is known for its advancements in 
medicine, and increased funding levels are vital to move forward with 
research that will find cures for diseases. Jonas Salk, the pioneering 
health researcher, did much of his greatest work at the University of 
California, San Diego. His development of the first polio vaccine saved 
countless lives, and spared countless families the crippling 
disabilities, and even death associated with this disease.
  I commend Chairman Porter in his commitment to NIH research. I am 
pleased that he joins me in recognizing the important NIH's support to 
thousands of scientists and research institutions throughout the 
country.

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