Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-02-13-Speech-2-144"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-02-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Deliberate release of GMOs into the environment2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20010213.7.2-144"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-02-13-Speech-2-1452
lpv:speaker	lp:Johannes Blokland2
lpv:spokenAs	co-chair; EDD (2001-01-30--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij - Gereformeerd Politiek Verbond - Reformatorisch Politieke Federatie (1999-07-20--2002-03-17)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; ECON (2000-02-02--2002-01-14)3 member; Temporary committee on human genetics and other new technologies in modern medicine (2000-12-13--2001-11-29)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee (1999-09-28--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Slovenia Joint Parliamentary Committee (1999-09-29--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, as well as the economic aspects, the new directive also expressly highlights the safety dimension, and rightly so. As I have already pointed out on numerous occasions in earlier debates, we must pay particular attention to the ethical aspects of this sensitive issue. Genetic modification of organisms constitutes interference with the characteristic properties of these organisms. Given my belief that all these organisms were created by God, I recommend that we proceed with great caution. We need to reflect on the ethical implications of the new developments in this sector. Consideration of the ethical issues surrounding human genetics demonstrates that biotechnology can have far-reaching consequences. Clear boundaries are essential in this respect. I am delighted that the lion’s share of the amendments were included in the Council and Parliament joint text in the end. It is to be welcomed that the environmental aspects now fall within the scope of the directive. It is also important that the antibiotic-resistant markers are to be eliminated in the fullness of time. The Council should approve the Cartagena Protocol without delay. It is important for exports to third countries to be carried out in a proper manner. The argument that the development of genetically modified organisms will help to solve the world food problem should actually be put into practice. The stories about the so-called terminator gene, which is said to prevent children from growing, are very disturbing. It is my hope that abuses and incorrect practices can be prevented through effective observance of the protocol. Mr President, all in all, the joint text has my backing."@en1

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