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October
3, 2017
President
Trump's statement on Down Syndrome Awareness Month
During
Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we celebrate the significant
contributions that people with Down syndrome make to their families, to
their communities, and to our Nation. We also salute the family
members, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocates who have
dedicated themselves to ensuring that these extraordinary people enjoy
lives filled with love and increasing opportunity. As a result of
these remarkable efforts, people with Down syndrome are living longer,
more enriching lives than ever before.
This month,
we renew our Nation’s strong commitment to promoting the health,
well-being, and inherent dignity of all children and adults with Down
syndrome. Through sustained advancements in education, research, and
advocacy, we will further empower those with Down syndrome to pursue
the American Dream of independence, pride in work, and full
participation in civil society. We will also continue to increase
public awareness regarding the true nature of this condition, and to
dispel the stubborn myths about the degree to which it is disabling.
Sadly, there
remain too many people – both in the United States and throughout the
world – that still see Down syndrome as an excuse to ignore or discard
human life. This sentiment is and will always be tragically
misguided. We must always be vigilant in defending and promoting
the unique and special gifts of all citizens in need. We should
not tolerate any discrimination against them, as all people have
inherent dignity.
The
approximately 250,000 Americans with Down syndrome truly embody the
great spirit of our Nation. They inspire joy, kindness, and
wonder in our families, our workplaces, and our communities. We
will always endeavor to make sure that their precious gifts are never
maligned or taken for granted.
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