[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1084]
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                        5TH BIRTHDAY AND BEYOND

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to commemorate the United 
States' role in preventing the death of millions of children under the 
age of five across the world. In a country where talk of a child's 
fifth birthday elicits happy memories of time spent with family and 
friends, we too often forget that in regions across the globe, many 
children never make it to their fifth birthday. Thanks to the support 
and generosity of the American people, U.S. aid programs have helped 
cut the number of child deaths, under the age of five, in half since 
1990.
  The devastating and deadly effects of diseases like pneumonia, 
measles and malaria have been largely curbed across the globe with the 
support of Americans. These monumental advances are allowing millions 
more children to live the healthy, happy childhood that all kids 
deserve. It is important we recognize these advancements and honor the 
dedication and work of those that have made them possible. We must also 
continue to support efforts to improve children's lives around the 
world and redouble our efforts and commitment to children's health. It 
is my sincere hope the progress achieved by 5th Birthday and Beyond 
continues, and we can make this a world where no child unnecessarily 
suffers from, or ultimately succumbs to, a preventable or treatable 
illness.

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