Dan Burton
See: Committee of Government Reform
[2003 pdf] Mercury in Medicine: Taking Unnecessary Risks
“Thimerosal used as a preservative in vaccines is likely related to the autism epidemic. This epidemic in all probability may have been prevented or curtailed had the FDA not been asleep at the switch regarding the lack of safety data regarding injected thimerosal and the sharp rise of infant exposure to this known neurotoxin. Our public health agencies' failure to act is indicative of institutional malfeasance for self-protection and misplaced protectionism of the pharmaceutical industry. “----House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness Congressional Record, Dan Burton-May 20, 2003
[Dec 6, 2002 press release] Burton Reviews Federal Government Track Record On Vaccines And Autism
Dan Burton speech before Congress on 11/22/2002
Opening Statement Chairman Dan Burton Vaccines Finding the Balance Between Public Safety and Personal Choice August 3, 1999
Opening Statement Chairman Dan Burton "Defense Vaccines: Force Protection or False Security?" October 12, 1999
Chairman Burton's Opening Statement June 2002] The Status of Research into Vaccine Safety and Autism
Opening Statement of Chairman Dan
Burton [Sept 8, 2004]
"Truth Revealed: New Scientific Discoveries
Regarding Mercury in Medicine and Autism"
During these investigations, numerous scientists from around the globe have
testified before the Committee, and have presented credible peer-reviewed
research studies that indicated a direct link between the exposure of Mercury, a
widely known neurotoxin, and the increasing incidences of autism.
....Recently, credible researchers
from many of our Nation’s most highly regarded research universities have
published studies noting the possible associations between Mercury and health
defects.
Dr. Richard Deth, Professor at the
College of Pharmaceutical Studies at Northeastern University, was the lead
researcher in a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University, Tufts
University, the University of Nebraska, and Northeastern University on a
groundbreaking study into the possible correlation between increases in
environmental toxins such as thimerosal and incidences of autism. Dr.
Deth will testify on the findings and future implications of his research.
....Another innovative study was
conducted at Columbia University recently. Released in June of this year, the
researchers exposed mice to Thimerosal in doses and timing, which corresponds to
the current pediatric immunization schedule.
....The independent Columbia
University study indicates that subjects with a specific genetic susceptibility
toward autism are placed at a greater risk for neurodevelopmental diseases when
administered Thimerosal-containing vaccines. Unfortunately, Dr. Mady Hornig, the
lead researcher on this project, is unable to be with us this morning due to a
personal emergency. In her place, Dr. Deth will present her oral testimony.
....As many of us already know, the
incidences of autism have become increasingly prevalent in modern-day society.
Once considered a rare disease, effecting roughly 1 in 10,000 children, autism
now affects 1.5 Million of our Nation’s children, and this problem continues to
escalate rapidly.
....According to a recent “Autism
Alarm” released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the American Academy of Pediatrics,
currently 1 out of every 6 children are diagnosed with a developmental disorder
and / or behavioral problem.
....Even more alarming, today 1 out
of every 166 children in the United States is being diagnosed with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder. This major healthcare crisis is clearly reaching epidemic
proportions, and will not just simply “go away.”