[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 69 (Friday, May 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E923]
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  PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1298, UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP 
        AGAINST HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, AND MALARIA ACT OF 2003

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                               speech of

                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice 
my support for H.R. 1298, the United States Leadership Against HIV/
AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003.
  This bill provides desperately needed funds to combat the global HIV/
AIDS pandemic, and we must act now.
  The fact that such a bill is before us today is due to the efforts of 
grassroots organizations all over this country. I would like to 
personally thank Thomas Peterson and the Aids Services Foundation of 
Orange County. Their efforts save lives, and I applaud their commitment 
and compassion.
  In addition to the funding provided in the bill, this legislation 
also advances the so-called ABC methodology for prevention: Abstinence, 
Be Faithful, use Condoms--in that order.
  Apparently this is not enough for the right wing of the Republican 
Party. They will offer amendments to make it an abstinence only bill. I 
urge this body to reject such proposals.
  Mr. Hyde has done a fantastic job in drafting a bill that should have 
broad bipartisan support, and I commend him and thank him for his 
efforts. He has set forth a reasonable and sane program for prevention 
of HIV/AIDS, and we should not let uncompromising ideology prevent us 
from saving the lives of millions of people.

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