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the same protection that is available to other crops and is 

 important to the development of the domestic potato industry. 



We urge you to amend H.R. 2927 to include an amendment from 

 Senator Kerrey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture covering 

 tuber propagated varieties, such as potatoes, that are not 

 currently protected under the Plant Patent Act. 



Thank you for holding this hearing. I'll be happy to answer any 

 questions. 



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