Winning The Peace Is Harder

Before We Put An American In Harm's Way, Tell Us Why. No One Wants To See The Region Descend Into Further Chaos. There's A Lot Of Concern About Getting Embroiled In Another Vietnam And ... About Sending American Troops Once Again To Fight Someone Else's War.

African Americans Make Up About 13 Percent Of The U.s. Population But Comprise 32 Percent Of Patients Treated For Kidney Failure, Giving Them A Kidney Failure Rate That Is 4.2 Times Greater Than That Of White Americans.

As A Regent, I Hope To Bring That Important Perspective Of A Typical Family Visitor In Combination With My Background As A Member Of Congress And A Proponent Of The Smithsonian's Efforts To Reach All Americans.

Individuals With Kidney Disease Who Are Able To Obtain Treatment Early Experience A Higher Quality Of Life And Are Able To Maintain More Of Their Day-to-day Activities, Including Keeping Their Jobs.

The Smithsonian Museums Are Among This Country's Most Endearing Treasures And I Look Forward To Helping Maintain And Enhance Their Coveted Works Of Art.