    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book II)]
    [July 24, 1996]
    [Page 1199]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Action on Food Quality Protection Legislation
    July 24, 1996

        I am pleased that the Senate tonight passed the Food Quality
    Protection Act. Americans have every right to expect the world's most
    bountiful food supply will also be the world's safest. Earlier this
    month, I announced tough new measures to improve meat and poultry
    safety. Meeting goals I set early in my administration to strengthen our
    pesticide laws, this legislation is another major step forward. It puts
    in place a strong health-based standard, provides special safeguards for
    children, and protects our health and safety using the best science
    available. This bill demonstrates how Congress and the administration
    can work together to help farmers and consumers, and I look forward to
    signing it.