George W. Bush

“ This week, we reaffirm our commitment to the safety of our fellow citizens and to guarding against accidental poisonings.
Protecting our children is a solemn and special responsibility, and we must all continue to work to reduce the number of poison-related injuries and deaths. I encourage parents to make homes safer by keeping toxic substances sealed and out of reach and by carefully reading the labels on medicines before giving them to children and on household products before using them around children. ”

“ In the 45 years since the first National Poison Prevention Week was proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy, many lives have been saved from unintentional poisoning through awareness efforts across our country. ”

“ By staying informed, being proactive, and remaining vigilant, we can avoid poison exposure and save more lives.
To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of accidental poisonings and take appropriate preventive measures, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 26, 1961, as amended (75 Stat. 681) , has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week of March each year as "National Poison Prevention Week." ”