For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 23, 2002
President to Sign Bioterrorism Bill
Statement by the President
I applaud Members of both parties, including Congressman Tauzin and
Dingell and Senators Kennedy, Gregg, and Frist, for acting on my
proposals to protect Americans against bioterrorism. This legislation
strengthens food safety and security, improves the ability of Federal,
state, and local authorities to coordinate their response to possible
bioterrorist attacks, and enhances surveillance and security over
dangerous biological agents.
I commend the House and Senate for their hard work and look forward
to signing this important bipartisan legislation into law.
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