Gingrich commented, "Our first priority has been to recruit a team with the experience and insight to identify the best strategies to overcome this mounting epidemic."

Kerry added, "With this outstanding team in place, our attention will now turn to engaging with leading Alzheimer's experts nationwide to understand how we can accelerate the development of new treatments and provide better care to those five million Americans already battling the disease."

"Alzheimer's disease is the plague of our generation, and there is no doubt that we must fight this disease on multiple fronts," said Rep. Ed Markey. "We must create an action plan and enhance partnerships that support innovation and improve services both to patients with Alzheimer's disease and their families, who often shoulder a heavy burden as their loved ones slip away due to Alzheimer's devastating effects."

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