[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 20, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H3264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BIOTECHNOLOGY

  (Mr. ISSA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, most of us go throughout the day without 
noticing that many of the products we use are a direct result of 
biotechnology. Everything from important medical breakthroughs like 
insulin and many HIV drugs to household detergents and cleaners and the 
like can be attributed to the discoveries made by biotechnology. It is 
time we recognize the biotechnology community for the numerous 
achievements and discoveries that have improved the quality of life for 
people around the globe.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to introduce bipartisan legislation 
recognizing the benefits of biotechnology. I hope my colleagues will 
join the many cosponsors of this bill which recognizes biotechnology 
for its contributions of the past and for the amazing potential this 
technology holds for the future.

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