I think it is a good starting point and probably does represent the best consensus that we might be able to get in Congress.
An outright ban would be very shortsighted and may endanger public health.
Senator Lautenberg has worked very hard on the, dealing with the concerns of the wildlife disease emergencies.
It is very important. We appreciate your leadership.
I think the Cantwell bill envisions--well, it would not envision, it mandates that the experimentation end.
I think what you are doing is the right thing as it relates to the lizard.
I understand from your testimony that is not the position of the National Institutes of Health at this particular moment.
The point about the economic issues is right on target.
My expectation is that you will follow their recommendations, and then we will need a game plan as to how you intend to implement that.
Well, I thank you for that. And while we appreciate the spirit of the amendment that you are suggesting, we will wait to see.
We have had a great track record on all of these programs.