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On the recordJune 8, 1999
I say the gentleman's amendment would have a chilling effect on the research. Medical research thrives, we have free and open inquiry.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Discussing the impact of an amendment on medical research during a floor debate.

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