Dr. D.S. Fredrickson, NIH 
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July 16, 1976 
that industry will avoid cormitting itself in very formal ways to policy 
statements out of a reasonable and deep-seated fear that this is just the 
first step of another wave of bureaucratic intervention into individual 
endeavor. 
This is one for which I have no optimism. All parties to this Greek tragedy 
feel fully justified in their positions. I think then that it is highly 
probable that a state of sharp contest will continue. If one wishes to be 
optimistic, he could imagine this immediate problem in genetic engineering 
as being an opportunity to set some new pattern whereby the Greek tradition 
of "paideia" could be given priority over the tradition of the Roman lictor 
bearing his fasces. I would be delighted to join with any one who seeks this 
latter goal. 
Best personal wishes. 
Cordially yours 
W. N. Hubbard, Jr. , M.D. 
WNH/nrvj 
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