[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4646]
[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 19, 2016

  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of April 17 as World 
Hemophilia Day. Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition that prevents 
the proper formation of blood clots. Four hundred newborns are 
diagnosed with this disease annually, and hundreds of thousands more 
suffer from it around the world. We share a responsibility to this 
global patient population to ensure that they are receiving the most 
innovative treatments and advanced care. In addition, we must reaffirm 
our commitment to research and development to try and find a cure for 
this dangerous condition.
   On World Hemophilia Day, I speak in support of the many people 
battling this complex disease. It is my hope that by raising awareness, 
we will eventually see the day where treatment for hemophilia is 
affordable, feasible, and accessible for all.

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