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December 2, 1976 
Dr. Donald S. Fredrickson 
Director 
Public Health Service 
National Institutes of Health 
Bethesda, Maryland 20014 
Dear Dr. Fredrickson: 
In reply to your letter of November 1 7, 1976, I wish to inform 
you that the Grant Foundation has never and does not now provide 
support for research on recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) research. 
I was pleased, however, to note the steps that have been taken by the 
interagency committee, and certainly believe that you are proceeding 
properly. 
Sincerely 
Philip Sapir 
President 
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cc: Dr. Joseph G. Perpich 
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