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Dianne Feinstein: The American Cancer Society urges you to oppose S. 1601, legislation that would prohibit the use of somatic cell nuclear…

On the recordFebruary 10, 1998
The American Cancer Society urges you to oppose S. 1601, legislation that would prohibit the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer. . . . The legislation as drafted would have the unintended effect of restricting critical legal scientific research. The ability to create therapeutically valuable stem cell lines from oocytes, therefore promoting genetic reprogramming of cells to prevent and cure cancer exemplifies the type of research that could be hindered with overly restrictive regulations. The current language in S. 1601 could hamper or punish scientists who contribute to our growing knowledge about cancer.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Addressing concerns about S. 1601, the Prohibition on Cloning of Human Beings Act of 1998.

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