"We are extremely pleased to see a decade-long research and development effort, which was heavily supported by the government, reach this critical milestone," said Dr M Javad Aman, IBT President and Chief Scientific Officer.
"We deeply appreciate the commitment of local, provincial and national government officials, civil society, international partners and the private sector and the media, who have all played their role in achieving this significant milestone," said The Minister of Health José Vieira Dias Van-Dúnem Van-Dúnem
"We deeply appreciate the commitment of local, provincial and national government officials, civil society, international partners and the private sector and the media, who have all played their role in achieving this significant milestone," said the Vice Minister of Health Evelise Joaquina da Cruz Frestas.
"There is value to the entire industry when you can celebrate this kind of milestone," said Ron Meyer, Universal's long-serving chairman.
"This is a huge milestone," said Mark Walton, president of ViaGen, a leading livestock cloning company in Austin, Tex.
"This is definitely a milestone," said Dr. Chryssa Kouveliotous, a specialist on gamma ray burst who was not involved in the research.
Duke Ellington never got to China, nor did Louis Armstrong, so this trip is a milestone, said Rob Gibson, executive producer and director of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
"This international undertaking is a milestone," said José Esquinas-Alcázar, secretary of the organization's commission on genetic resources for food and agriculture.
"The US is a clear priority market for exports and this deal is a significant milestone," said Julia Trustram Eve of English Wine Producers, the marketing arm of the UK wine industry.
"This commitment is a tremendous milestone," said Dybul.
