President Obama's National HIV Testing Day Message

Transcript

One of the reasons that we're here today is because HIV and AIDS have ravaged the community.

Too many people have gotten sick.

Too many children have gotten sick.

So one of the things that we're here, in front of this van, to do today is that my wife and I are going to get tested for HIV/AIDS.

Because if you know your status, then you can prevent illness.

You can prevent passing it to your children.

And to your families.

And we can make everybody have healthier and happier lives.

So I just want everyone to remember that if a US Senator from the United States can get tested.

And if his wife can get tested.

Then everyone in this crowd can get tested.

HIV/AIDS makes no distinction and knows no borders.

The message I gave to the people of Kenya three years ago rings just as true for us here in the United States today.

Get tested.

By knowing your HIV status you can take control, not only of your own health, but the health of those around you.

Thanks for watching.

Last revised: 07/15/2009