Pelosi Statement on World AIDS Day
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement to mark World AIDS Day: "World AIDS Day is a solemn opportunity to reflect on the devastating toll that HIV/AIDS has wreaked on communities around the globe. Today, and every day, we remember the beautiful souls stolen away by this vicious disease, comfort the grieving loved ones left behind and pay tribute to all those courageously combating hateful stigma and forging our path toward an AIDS-free generation. "San Franciscans know all too well the rampant despair and pain inflicted on our city amid the darkest days of the AIDS crisis. Out of that profound grief grew bonds of community: neighbors supporting each other, joining together and channeling their anguish into action. Inspired by the powerful voices of activists and survivors, our city and nation have made remarkable progress over the last four decades. It is with great pride that the Congress has worked to drive groundbreaking research through the National Institutes of Health, bolster global care efforts through PEPFAR and the Global Fund, support life-saving treatments with the Ryan White CARE Act and tear down discriminatory barriers with the Affordable Care Act. "As we celebrate these vital strides forward, Americans must also recognize that our work is far from over. Throughout the world, AIDS continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives every year – disproportionately harming our LGBTQ communities, communities of color and individuals experiencing poverty. House Democrats remain committed to relentlessly advancing health equity, stamping out discrimination and bringing the scourge of HIV/AIDS to an end once and for all." # # # |