Sens. Roberts and Moran Introduce Resolution Recognizing Importance of Biosecurity and Agro-Defense

Statement

U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) today introduced a resolution to recognize the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense to America's national and economic security.

"In Kansas, we are committed to the protection of our state's leading industry, agriculture. This resolution will remind my colleagues in Washington that addressing critical vulnerabilities to our food supply and agriculture economy must also be their top priority," Roberts said. "As we consider measures to improve biosecurity and protect plant and animal health, I will work hard with Senator Moran and Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and the rest of the Kansas congressional delegation to ensure that our nation has the best resources to do the job. This includes construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas."

"After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, it became clear we must protect our nation and its vulnerable food supply," Senator Moran said. "As we approach the 10 year anniversary of those attacks, I appreciate Senator Roberts' work in keeping Washington focused on building a modern, safe, world-class research laboratory to protect against bioterrorism. The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to be built in Manhattan, Kansas will serve as our nation's premier research center to improve and protect our country's food supply."

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