I think that we're foolhardy to not be engaging in federal funding of stem-cell research in the most aggressive way we possibly can.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In fact, many nations currently refuse to support embryonic stem cell research of any kind.
We have a responsibility to promote stem cell research which could lead to treatments and cures for diseases affecting millions of Americans.
Sure, President Bush can say that the U.S. government won't fund stem cell research, but believe me, Japan is applauding. Because they will just do it first and get all the patents.
There is an abundance of misinformation, exaggeration, and blatant lies being spread by interest groups regarding the prospects for embryonic stem cell research.
We have a lot to gain through furthering stem cell research, but medical breakthroughs should be fundamentally about saving, not destroying, human life. Therefore, I support stem cell research that does not destroy the embryo.
We can continue to make significant strides in the scientific community by exploring new stem cell research methods that do not include destroying human embryos.
I am in favor of stem-cell research. I am not in favor of creating new human embryos through cloning.
Mr. Speaker, the goal of stem cell research should be to help our fellow human beings. The debate on this issue has, unfortunately, moved into dangerous unethical territory when perfectly moral alternatives exist.
Embryonic stem cell research wears no political stripes - it is embraced by conservatives, liberals, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.
I am opposed to both cloning and the destruction of human embryos and adamantly opposed to funding of embryonic stem cell research.