Avian Quotes

When we think of the major threats to our national security, the first to come to mind are nuclear proliferation, rogue states and global terrorism. But another kind of threat lurks beyond our shores, one from nature, not humans - an avian flu pandemic.

To be able to detect the outbreak of avian flu anywhere in the world is going to require a partnership of several countries that will share information and samples, but it is important to remember a threat anywhere is a threat everywhere.

Our avian brothers are back to roost on the first leg of their annual sojourn south. Why them and not us? Maybe it`s because we humans are meant to be rooted in one spot.

It is good and reassuring that the system in Turkey is able to detect cases consistent with the disease, but it is premature to say these are human cases of avian flu.

The (federal administration) acted with great speed around anthrax and smallpox and other hypothetical war agents, but has neglected the most obvious threat, ... The Monster At Our Door '“ The Global Threat of Avian Flu.