[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5689]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          WORLD HEMOPHILIA DAY

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                            HON. JARED POLIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2015

  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to the House's attention the 
recognition World Hemophilia Day which occurred on April 17.
  Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which an individual's blood does not 
have enough clotting factor, causing them to potentially bleed longer 
than someone not affected by the disorder. As I have heard from my 
constituents, the health problems endured by those living with 
hemophilia can be debilitating. These problems can lead to seizures, 
paralysis and in some cases death. Sadly, there is no known cure for 
the disorder but treatment options can reduce symptoms and save lives.
  In recognition of World Hemophilia Day, I ask that we remain aware of 
the burden of blood disorders, their impact on American citizens, and 
work proactively to ensure our country has the best treatment options 
available, but that we also work for a cure.

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