Dianne Feinstein: “They say, ``To consider the passage of legislation without appropriate debate from the scientific community, as well as…”

“They say, ``To consider the passage of legislation without appropriate debate from the scientific community, as well as a public airing of the consequences on future biomedical research, will do irreparable damage.'' The American Association for Cancer Research, I ask unanimous consent that letter be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: American Association for Cancer Research, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, February 4, 1998. Hon. Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Senator Feinstein: Medical research, conducted in the United States over the last 20 years, has opened up tremendous opportunities to make progress against many devastating diseases. The scientific community does not desire to make human beings, or modify or genetically mark any portion of our population. However, to deny the application of molecular biology, made possible through the use of cloning technologies, to patients who could be benefitted would be a great injustice. A litany of beneficial applications of cloning technology was enumerated in this weeks TIME Magazine. Several of these applications are at the core of cutting-edge cancer research, and there are many more potential benefits that are unknown at this time.”