Pelosi Statement on the Death of Dr. Michael DeBakey

WASHINGTON, July 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the
following statement on the death of renowned heart surgeon Dr. Michael
DeBakey:

"In his 70 years of medical practice, Dr. DeBakey had given hope and
health to patients and families across the globe by literally fixing
broken hearts. We honored his innovative spirit by awarding him the
Congressional Gold Medal earlier this year.

"Dr. DeBakey was one of our nation's preeminent medical pioneers whose
work and research saved millions of lives, including many on the
battlefield. He introduced MASH units, giving our soldiers not only
recovery and life, but the courage to continue to fight.

"We are all thankful for his everlasting contributions and honor his
lasting memory."

SOURCE Office of the Speaker of the House

Brendan Daly, or Nadeam Elshami, +1-202-226-7616, both of the Office of the
Speaker of the House