From: James DeRosso [james3d@serv.net]
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 5:12 AM
To: FDA Commissioner
Subject: dockets 00N-1396 and 00D-1598


Dear FDA Commissioner,

I want to know what foods in the market place are genetically engineered.
I want it required to be on the label.  I also want these GE foods to be tested
by independent sources before they get to me, and then my health and the
environment's health become the testees.

These are basic fair requests and it is your responsibility to look out for
my interests and safety, so do the right and responsible thing, and don't
be a sell-out to the corporations.

How do you sleep at night after putting forth proposed regulations that
don't require safety testing, don't require GE labeling, and don't hold
biotechnology corporations responsible if their products cause harm?
Answer me that, and explain to me why I shouldn't be very disappointed
in you.

Sincerely,

James DeRosso
3744 S.E. Stark St. #101
Portland, OR 97214