I can assure those who are concerned about this kind of research that the Subcommittee of Appropriations on Labor, Health, Human Services and Education will be giving very serious consideration to the appropriations for NIH which will enable these research experts and others to carry on the very important work of this field.
Discussing the importance of funding for NIH and gene therapy research.
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