Sam Brownback: “I have a very strong sense that we should be pausing at this point in time, and that is why I respectfully continue to…”

“I have a very strong sense that we should be pausing at this point in time, and that is why I respectfully continue to bring this forward. This is one of those times in humanity when we ought to be stepping back and thinking this through clearly and we will come out with a decision. Fine. We will let the body work its will. I am very troubled about this bill proceeding forward with private sector individuals, probably with all the best of intentions, but the only regulation they have is their own bioethical board, which they hire and put in place, deciding these issues for humanity. Once they are out there, they are there. It would be the same as if we allowed biotechnology of a fish, a chicken, or a cow without any regulation or consideration, just saying we are going to release it and have it out in the wild. I think people would be very uncomfortable with that notion. Even if this might be the most wonderful thing in the world to do, they would want us to think about it. I deeply respect the Senator from Nevada and his views on this issue of human cloning, but this is a troubling time for humanity. We ought to hit the pause button.”