[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 36 (Monday, March 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E282]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF RARE DISEASE WEEK

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                             HON. ROD BLUM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 7, 2016

  Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Rare Disease Caucus, I rise 
today in recognition of Rare Disease Week and those in the First 
District of Iowa suffering from rare diseases.
   This week, activists from all across the country have come to 
Capitol Hill to educate Members of Congress on the struggles of all 
rare diseases and advocating for science-driven public policy to bring 
life-saving treatment, drugs, and procedures to the numerous 
individuals suffering from rare diseases.
   Last July, I voted in favor of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act 
and have been a strong advocate for the National Institutes of Health 
and their mission. On behalf of all Americans suffering from rare 
diseases, I will continue to advocate for the passage of legislation 
which drives innovation, research, and treatment for the community.
   I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand with 
me in the fight to cure rare diseases.

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