[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9396]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                       PEPFAR's 10TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is hard to believe that only 10 years ago, 
an HIV diagnosis was a death sentence for those living all over the 
world, but especially in Africa. It was downright disgraceful that even 
though lifesaving therapy existed, millions of people were dying of 
AIDS because treatment was unaffordable. There are few votes I have 
taken in the course of my career that have made as significant a 
positive impact on this world than the votes I have cast in favor of 
PEPFAR.
  As of September 2012, the United States is supporting lifesaving 
antiretroviral treatment for more than 5.1 million people. More than 11 
million pregnant women received HIV testing and counseling last year; 
and as a result of adequate treatment, this month the one-millionth 
baby will be born HIV-free, thanks to PEPFAR.
  The fact an AIDS-free generation is on the horizon is a true 
testament to the willingness of President Bush, President Obama, and 
Congress to take on this immense challenge and do the hard work 
necessary to turn the tide against HIV/AIDS. We must continue to do 
that, Mr. Speaker.

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