The stakes for the world are simply too high. We will fight this in the WTO and elsewhere if we have to. But if we are to overcome people's skepticism, we have to not approach this as a cookie-cutter trade issue. We have to educate folks, demystify biotechnology, talk about the importance of sound science, and emphasize the promise these products hold out for the world. The same can be said of trade.
People are skeptical.
We shouldn't simply tisk-tisk' them, but engage their minds. That's what Marshall did 50 years ago. He stood on the Harvard campus, and told his countrymen and women, whether we like it or not, we find ourselves, our nation, in a world position of vast responsibility. Standing here talking to all of you, those words ring true still today. These are exciting, challenging times.