[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1677-E1678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER COALITION'S BREAST CANCER 
                             DEADLINE 2020

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2011

  Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I have pledged my strong support for the 
goals of the National Breast Cancer Coalition's, NBCC, newly launched 
initiative, Breast Cancer Deadline 2020, and I encourage all of my 
colleagues--on both sides of the aisle--to join me. This initiative 
represents an historic commitment to dedicating the resources, 
expertise, and strategic planning we need to end breast cancer, once 
and for all. Breast cancer has affected too many of my constituents, 
family members, and friends to count, and caused far too much 
heartache. We can no longer tolerate stagnant rates of incidence and 
mortality. We must generate the will, and the investment we need, to 
eliminate breast cancer within the next decade.
  The National Breast Cancer Coalition assures us that this goal is 
within reach, but it will require strategy and wisdom to attain. That 
is why NBCC has developed a multi-faceted strategy that has the 
potential to deliver the results we have been waiting for. The Breast 
Cancer Deadline 2020 plan includes a strong focus on science and 
research, with an emphasis on metastasis and primary prevention. The 
plan also includes a role for government; key players will convene to 
identify the most effective role for government to play in supporting 
research and health care. NBCC will release annual progress reports on 
the state of its work, and set forth guidance for the coming year. 
Alongside these strategic efforts, NBCC will engage in a large-scale 
effort to change the conversation surrounding breast cancer and engage 
the public to build momentum for the campaign.
  NBCC's Breast Cancer Deadline 2020 campaign holds the promise of a 
new and improved approach to ending breast cancer. This is not an easy 
task, but with this kind of renewed energy and commitment, I have faith 
that we can get the job done. I know that the National Breast Cancer 
Coalition will wage a smart, well-organized fight in the next few 
years. I look forward to doing whatever I can to lend my voice and 
support for this campaign.

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