“In addition to relieving patient suffering, research is needed to help reduce the enormous economic and social burdens posed by chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. “

Ike Skelton (December 20, 1931 – October 28, 2013 was an American politician who was the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 4th congressional district from 1977 to 2011. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.)