Posted on 02/07/2008 5:41:12 PM PST by BGHater
President Bush asked the Senate to swiftly approve an agreement ratified by more than 70 nations to fight the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
In a statement Thursday, the White House said the agreement's principles are already reflected in U.S. law and policy. "Ratifying the convention will solidify our nation's place as a leader in the worldwide effort to rid athletics of cheating through chemistry," White House press secretary Dana Perino said in a written statement.
U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Jim Scherr said he appreciated Bush's support.
"This convention is emblematic of the commitment our government has made to work in partnership with anti-doping authorities and governments from around the world to further eradicate the use of banned and illegal substances in Olympic sport," Scherr said in a statement.
Known as the International Convention Against Doping in Sport, the agreement was drafted under the auspices of the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The convention urges nations to "take actions to promote anti-doping controls for international competition, including the Olympics and Pan American Games. Professional sports are not within the purview of the convention, the White House said, suggesting that "they should look to it as a guide as they seek to strengthen their polices against performance-enhancing drugs among their athletes."
"The use of performance-enhancing drugs by elite athletes sets a dangerous example for millions of young Americans, encouraging young people to take grave risks with their health and safety," Perino said.
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