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MAR 9” 1976

1701 K Street, N. W., Suite 205
Washington, D. C. 20006
March 7, 1978

Dr. Joshua Lederberg, Chairman
Department of Genetics

Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA 94305

Dear Dr. Lederberg:

I am delighted that you have endorsed the "Scientific
Declaration in Support of Research to Improve Maternal, Fetal
and Child Health."" With your help, I expect to be able to get
Congress to support our expanded basic and clinical research
program.

Would you sign the enclosed "Declaration" and return it a“

to me? (Ru)

So nag Qe
R. Sargent Shriver

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