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xiv<br />

<strong>BEYOND</strong> <strong>THERAPY</strong><br />

We close the inquiry with a lingering sense that tremendous<br />

new biotechnical powers may blind us to the larger<br />

meaning of our own American ideals <strong>and</strong> may narrow our<br />

sense of what it is, after all, to live, to be free, <strong>and</strong> to pursue<br />

happiness.<br />

But we are also hopeful that, by informing <strong>and</strong> moderating<br />

our desires, <strong>and</strong> by grasping the limits of our new powers,<br />

we can keep in mind the true meaning of our founding<br />

ideals—<strong>and</strong> thus find the means to savor the fruits of the<br />

age of biotechnology, without succumbing to its most dangerous<br />

temptations.<br />

Mr. President, allow me to join my Council colleagues<br />

<strong>and</strong> our fine staff in thanking you for this opportunity to set<br />

down on paper, for your consideration <strong>and</strong> that of the<br />

American public, some (we hope useful) thoughts <strong>and</strong> reflections<br />

on these important subjects.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

Leon R. Kass, M.D.<br />

Chairman

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