BIOTERRORISM “Disease has long been the deadliest enemy of mankind,” says George Bush, “…we have fought the causes and consequences of disease throughout history and must continue to do so with every available means (qtd. in “Defending against bioterrorism” n. pg.).” In light of the recent anthrax attacks, bioterrorism is a clear and present danger to the national security of the United States. While vaccine stockpiles, radiation treatment, and research seem to be the more …showed first 75 words of 1064 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1064 total…federal, state, local, and private health systems, we have all of the pieces we need for an effective defense against bioterrorism. We need to coordinate those pieces and commit the necessary resources. The gaps we now see in our public health system are the result of decades of neglect and underinvestment. We’ve already begun to correct the problems. But we still have a lot to do. And we must do it now (“Bioterrorism risk” 50).”