    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [May 16, 2003]
    [Page 501]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Senate Action on Legislation To Implement the Emergency
    Plan for AIDS Relief
    May 16, 2003

        With today's vote in the United States Senate, Congress has given
    the hope of life to millions of people in countries most afflicted by
    AIDS. This historic legislation will enable us to provide critical
    treatment and care for millions who suffer and greatly expand successful
    prevention programs to help those at risk.
        I look forward to this legislation reaching my desk as soon as
    possible so we can begin to turn the tide in the fight against AIDS.