[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 151 (Tuesday, October 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1811]
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         RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 11, 2011

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, providing everyone with access to 
affordable health care continues to be an important issue in this 
Congress, and it is even more critical to the individuals seeking 
preventive care and treatment. This October, I would like to ask you, 
our colleagues and our communities to join me in recognizing the impact 
breast cancer has had on families across the nation.
  Breast cancer is one of the leading cancers among women and tens of 
thousands die each year in this country as a result of this devastating 
illness. With proper education, screening and treatment, those deaths 
can be prevented. As we work to encourage research to find a cure, we 
must remember to be proactive by supporting breast cancer awareness 
that can save the lives of our mothers, sisters, wives and daughters.

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