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From Autism Speaks. bit.ly/3Zu4cW

During the 3rd Presidential Debate, held on

October 15 at Hofstra University, both candidates spoke about autism. In

response to a question from CBS News' Bob Schieffer, " why would the

country be better off if your running mate became president " the

senators made the following remarks:

Sen. McCain: …She ( Palin) also

understands special needs families. She understands that autism is on the

rise. We've got to find out what's causing it and we've got to reach out to

these families and help them and give them the help they need as they raise

these very special needs children. She understands that better than almost

any American that I know. I'm proud of her.

Sen. Obama: …I think it's very commendable

the work she ( Palin) has done on behalf of special needs. I agree

with that . I do just want to point out that autism for example or

other special needs will require some additional funding if we're going to

get serious in terms of research. That is something that every family that

advocates on behalf of disabled children talks about. And if we have an

across the board spending freeze we're not going to be able to do it.

In response to the Bob Schieffer's question

" Do you think the federal government should play a larger role in the

schools and I mean federal money? " the senators made the following

remarks:

Sen. Obama: I do think it is important for

the federal government to step up and help local school districts do the

things they need to do….We did the right thing by saying every school

should provide education for children with special needs but we never

followed through on the promise of funding, and that left local school

districts very cash strapped.

Sen. McCain: In town hall meeting after town

hall meeting, parents come with kids, children, precious children who have

autism. Palin knows about that better than most. And we'll find, and

we'll spend the money on research to find the cause of autism, and we'll

care for these young children and all Americans will open their wallets and

their hearts to do so.

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