[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 65 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
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                          NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2013

  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, thank you Congresswoman Eddie 
Bernice Johnson for hosting this special order and for your ongoing and 
unwavering leadership.
  I rise today in recognition of National Nurses Week, and to thank the 
millions of nurses who are on the front lines of our health care 
system.
  Although a doctor is usually considered to be the primary health care 
provider for a patient, Nurses are expert clinicians who provide high-
quality and cost-effective care in every care community and in every 
setting throughout the world.
  Let me just say that I have witnessed first-hand the dedication and 
commitment nurses have to their patients' health and well-being. Their 
crucial role delivering health care cannot be understated.
  Around the world, nurses are the first and often the only link to 
health care for millions of people living in resource limited settings, 
particularly in Africa and parts of Asia.
  So this week I urge my colleagues to join me in thanking the nurses 
who continue to serve us, and to renew our commitment to supporting 
this profession.

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