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TexasDevilDog
10-14-2004, 02:14 PM
http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a39cf93fe49b7.htm
scrapwave
10-14-2004, 02:42 PM
"As a result of private research, more than 60 genetically diverse stem cell linealready exist. They were created from embryos that have already been destroyed, and they have the ability to regenerate themselves indefinitely, creating ongoing opportunities for research.
I have concluded that we should allow federal funds to be used for research on these existing stem cell lines, where the life-and-death decision has already been made.

Leading scientists tell me research on these 60 lines has great promise that could lead to breakthrough therapies and cures. This allows us to explore the promise and potential of stem cell research without crossing a fundamental moral line by providing taxpayer funding that would sanction or encourage further destruction of human embryos that have at least the potential for life.

I also believe that great scientific progress can be made through aggressive federal funding of research on umbilical cord, placenta, adult and animal stem cells, which do not involve the same moral dilemma. This year your government will spent $250 million on this important research. "

whole article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/onpolitics/transcripts/bushtext_080901.htm

According to this...Bush does agreeto support embryonic stem cell research...but using existing stem cell lines.
Has he now changed his opinion and decided to ban it completely??? I must have missed that.
46Tbird
10-14-2004, 02:43 PM
Has he now changed his opinion and decided to ban it completely??? I must have missed that.
Published: 9/22/00
Posted on 09/25/2000 11:05:50 PDT by truthandlife ;)
scrapwave
10-14-2004, 02:48 PM
Oh :( I didn't catch the date on that. The post I supplied was a speech made by Bush in 2001.
TexasDevilDog
10-14-2004, 02:55 PM
;)

Some people are too smart for this board. You graduate to the next board. Move on.
46Tbird
10-14-2004, 03:00 PM
buh bye :D
scrapwave
10-14-2004, 03:05 PM
Some people are too smart for this board. You graduate to the next board. Move on.
Hey 46T...congrats on your graduation! ;) LOL