[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 26130]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                 NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mrs. HALVORSON asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, I stand today in support of National 
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I stand today to recognize the thousands 
of individuals who have bravely fought this tragic disease. I stand 
today to also remember those who didn't make it.
  There isn't a single person who doesn't know someone affected by this 
disease. I will always remember my mom's fight with breast cancer. I 
will never forget the doctor's visits and the medication, or my 
parents' struggles fighting doctor's payments when she was just trying 
to fight the cancer. Today, there are so many just like her who must 
suffer through this alone and without the resources necessary to win 
their battle.
  It is up to us to be there for them and to support them through their 
tough times and it is up to us to encourage early screenings and to 
fight for better care. This month will come and go, but we must always 
recognize those afflicted with this disease and help them fight for 
what they need and for their lives.

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