CARSON STATEMENT ON WORLD AIDS DAY

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson issued the following statement today in recognition of World AIDS Day.
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"While the investments in awareness and research made by our nation and the global community have helped to make significant progress in the battle against AIDS, we must recommit today and every day to continue educating ourselves and our loved ones about this life-altering disease. HIV/AIDS continues to impact individuals and families here in the U.S., and it's still devastating entire populations in economically-distressed regions across the world.

"This Congress took up the challenge of combating HIV/AIDS, making significant investments in care, treatment and prevention services directed at minority populations who are disproportionally impacted by the disease. We also passed laws; like the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, which extends and improves essential care and treatment for more than half a million low-income Americans living with the disease.

"As we commemorate World AIDS Day, more and more people are gaining access to lifesaving treatments while millions more are taking steps to protect themselves. But much work remains to be done, and we still have a long way to go before finally eradicating this disease once and for all."

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