Dr . Willi am Gartl and 
October 12, 1984 
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One could write chapters on the dawn of a bright era of biological control, 
reducing antibiotics, pesticides and other therapy we now accept to maintain high 
quality food and generally healthy people. The new molecular genetics is a 
powerful tool for progress. The objectives of the research are consistent with 
the high moral and ethical standards that we hold in the U.S. 
While I will take personal responsibility for this letter, we have had 
considerable discussion within the Society for the Study of Reproduction. I am 
confident that these sentiments reflect the vast majority of our members. 
Please consider this letter as speaking on behalf of a large body of 
scientists concerned about the quality of life. This group strongly opposes this 
amendment as one which would prevent accomplishing the research necessary to 
improve medicine, agriculture and the general quality of life, along with 
increased possibilities for maintaining endangered species. 
Sincerely yours. 
Dr. Robert H. Foote 
President 
RHF/hs 
First class 
cc: Dr. M. Lipsett 
Dr. N. Scott 
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