[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 145 (Tuesday, December 2, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H8228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                FUNDING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH

  (Mr. QUIGLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of funding for 
Alzheimer's disease research.
  Alzheimer's is a particularly devastating disease both for the 
patients and their families. Families watch their loved ones 
effectively disappear before their eyes. There are currently more than 
5 million Americans suffering from this disease, with one American 
being diagnosed every 67 seconds.
  We must take preventive actions to address the growing population of 
Alzheimer's patients in this country. In the fiscal year 2015 
appropriations process, I urge my colleagues to support increased 
funding for this research. This research will help find ways to 
prevent, treat, and even slow the progression of the disease, helping 
to ease the burden on patients, caregivers, and the Medicare system.
  Congress must continue its commitment to fight against Alzheimer's by 
providing this crucial funding.

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