Congressman Mike Castle - Delaware: You are your own best lobbyists

I love speaking with JDRF children and families. Like many of my colleagues, I realized the importance of federal funding for diabetes research after meeting with young JDRF advocates from my state, and I was moved to get involved. I am honored to serve as co-chair of the Diabetes Caucus in the House, and I have worked closely with Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO-1) to lead the fight to expand federal funding for type 1 diabetes research, and particularly embryonic stem cell research.

To this year's Children's Congress delegates, I would like to say keep up the great work. What you are doing is so important. You are your own best lobbyists, because only you know what you go through on a daily basis. You are the ones who made me realize we need to do something about this disease, so don't ever stop telling your story. People are listening.

To learn more about Rep. Castle, please visit his website at www.house.gov/castle.