Senator Hillary Clinton on Signing into Law of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act
By admin - Posted on May 22nd, 2008
May 21, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Hillary Clinton today issued the following statement on the President’s signing into law of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act.
“Today our nation has struck down a barrier that has for too long threatened the privacy and equality of many Americans. Personal genetic information will no longer stand in the way of anyone’s ability to obtain health care. The fear of discrimination must never stop people from undergoing critical tests for genetic illnesses.
In a time of unprecedented scientific discovery, the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act makes important progress toward ensuring that our new research and technologies will not be used to discriminate against anyone. The President has done the right thing by signing this bill into law, which not only expands access to crucial health care for many Americans, but is an important step forward for the rights of all Americans.”
Source: Senator Hillary Clinton
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