FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
( Disciples of Christ ) 
Congress & State Streets Athens, Ohio 45701 
Pastor: Dr. James T. Grooms 
(614) 592-2291 
Asst. Pastor: Dr. Robert M. Boyd 
October 18, 1984 
Mr. Bernard Talbot, Deputy Director 
Office of Recombinant DNA Activities 
Bldg. 31— -Room 3 BIO 
National Institute of Health 
Bethesda, Maryland 20205 
Dear Sir: 
Generally speaking, I write in support of continued genetic re- 
search as an important route to developing immunity to catastrophic 
diseases. In regard to preserving the integrity of the species, moral 
reasoning ought to persuade appropriate representatives of the people 
to provide safeguards to protect the species. However, I do believe 
these efforts should proceed simultaneously-- researching genetics and 
developing moral guidelines. Obviously, the need to find cures for 
life threatening diseases cannot be slowed and to protect the species 
cannot be ignored. Proceed in tandem. 
Respectfully, 
Dr // James T. Grooms 
Senior Pastor 
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