AIDS Prevention

Bush plan, defying some political supporters, includes condoms and generic drugs

Published in AIDS Weekly, February 17th, 2003

President George W. Bush prices his commitment to AIDS relief in Africa at $15 billion - but that doesn't include the political capital he could lose for including condoms and generic AIDS drugs in the offer.

Bush's proposal was an about-face for an administration that has been mindful of Christian conservatives who say condoms promote promiscuity and pharmaceutical giants out to protect their patents.

AIDS relief activists who heard details of the plan were stunned - and pleased.

"Inspiring and clearly heartfelt," said Sandra Thurman, the Clinton administration's top AIDS official who now heads the International AIDS Trust. "His...

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Source: AIDS Weekly (2003-02-17)

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