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On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
I would also put into the record at this point, Mr. Chairman, a piece in The Wall Street Journal, by Virginia Postrel, that talks about why it would be a mistake to impede medical progress.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Wyden references an article advocating for medical progress amidst ethical concerns.

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