I hope that we have convinced you, and ultimately can convince Congress, that a major investment in Parkinson's research is not only critically needed, but justified many times over by the opportunities in front of us. Such an investment could yield huge dividends, not only for Parkinson's, but other neurodegenerative diseases as well. And possibly, just possibly, we may be able to end this terrible disease once and for all. In listening to your testimony, Ms. Samuelson is exactly right, that this issue is in the hands of the Congress. There is no doubt about that.
Nobody can really comprehend that amount of money.
If you took a large room like this it would be insufficient space to stuff ten thousand dollar bills into it. And when Jim Cordy talks about the desire of conquering Parkinson's in two to four years, I agree. And less, if possible. If we start the battles among the various Institutes and ailments I think it would be very counterproductive so that what has to be done is to raise all the boats with overall funding. And that is something that many of us would like to see happen.