06/10/2009
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"The hypothesis that paternal preconception exposure to toxic agents may result in harm to their children remains unresolved, in part, because of the sparseness of research on the subject."
"VVA is calling for more research on the generational legacy of toxic exposures for all veterans who have been exposed while serving in the Armed Forces."
"A connection between toxin exposure and effects on offspring, including developmental disruption, and disease onset in later life is biologically plausible."
"My point is, you oppose the bill that is designed to give us the standing in which we have the credibility to give you the authority; yet, you oppose the bill that creates that opportunity for us?"