For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 14, 2004
President's Statement on Congress Passing Project BioShield Act of 2004
During this time of threat to the homeland, I commend Congress for
passing the Project BioShield Act of 2004. This legislation will
strengthen our ability to protect Americans against biological,
chemical, nuclear, and radiological threats. It will speed the
government's ability to turn promising scientific discoveries into
necessary countermeasures, provide for rapid stockpiling of critical
new drugs and vaccines, and allow the Food and Drug Administration to
make treatments available quickly to Americans in emergency
situations. By bringing researchers, medical experts, and the
biomedical industry together in new and innovative ways, we will not
only help protect the homeland, but also gain insights into other
diseases. This will break new ground in the search for treatments and
cures, while strengthening our overall biotechnology infrastructure. I
look forward to signing this vital piece of legislation.
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