I think I heard the gentleman say this, but I want it repeated again so it is clear. Is the gentleman saying that this amendment would not interfere in any way with any existing patents with respect to stem cells?
David Obey: “I think I heard the gentleman say this, but I want it repeated again so it is clear. Is the gentleman saying that this…”
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Questioning the implications of an amendment related to stem cell patents.
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