[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY'S RESEARCH ON THE ZIKA VIRUS

  (Ms. GRAHAM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Florida State 
University for the important research they are conducting into the 
deadly Zika virus. In coordination with Johns Hopkins and Emory 
Universities, Florida State researchers have made crucial breakthroughs 
that will be useful in slowing or preventing the virus from spreading.
  As you know, Zika has wreaked havoc across South America, and it 
poses a great threat to our country, especially to my home State of 
Florida. There have already been more than 80 Zika cases reported in 
Florida, and as summer approaches, the situation will likely worsen.
  We can't wait any longer. It is time to put politics aside and for 
Congress to do its job. We must fully fund research, prevention, and 
response efforts to fight this deadly virus before it spreads.

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