Political Quotes

“The amended version also requires that the research can only be sought by an applicant who has not previously violated the Animal Welfare Act, does it not? And it requires that if a chimpanzee is ever to be removed from a sanctuary for research, the chimpanzee must be returned to the sanctuary immediately afterward and all expenses associated with the departure, such as travel and ongoing care, must be borne by the research applicant. The chimpanzee should spend as little time away from the sanctuary as possible. Additionally, before any proposed research use can be approved, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must publish in the Federal Register the Secretary's findings on each of these criteria, including the board's evaluation regarding pain and distress, and seek public comment for at least 60 days.”