Congressman Doyle Calls HBO Documentary a Damning Indictment of a Disgusting Industry

Congressman Doyle Calls HBO Documentary a Damning Indictment of a Disgusting Industry

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"Pete is a very brave young man who undertook literally risked his life to bring this story to light," Congressman Doyle observed. "I don't know how he could stand seeing some of the things that he saw. As someone who loves animals, I want to thank and commend Pete for all that he's done. I think that there's no more fitting recognition of his work and sacrifice than to put these guys out of business."

"It's important to note that this legislation will not prevent Class A dealers, research facilities that breed animals for research, registered public pounds who receive animals turned in by their legitimate owners, or individuals seeking to donate their own animals from supplying research facilities with animals," Congressman Doyle added. In short, this bill won't stop much-needed biomedical research - it just prevents somebody's beloved pet from being illegally used for that research. The best way to plug the loopholes in the system is to eliminate Class B dealers completely."

http://www.house.gov/doyle/newsrel/060616_HBOdocumentary.htm