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Foxx Praises Veto Of Unethical Embryonic Stem Cell Bill

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Date: June 20, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Stem Cell Research


Foxx Praises Veto Of Unethical Embryonic Stem Cell Bill

U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today lauded the presidential veto of a bill which would have given new federal funding to stem cell research. The bill would have forced American taxpayers to fund unproven, ethically questionable embryonic stem cell research requiring the destruction of human life.

"Today's veto is an important victory for the sanctity of human life," Rep. Foxx said. "Unfortunately, the Democrats' decision to pass this bill illustrates their willful disregard for viable alternatives to embryonic stem cells.

"By issuing a veto, the president has communicated that he will not stand for legislation that tramples on human life. I promise to vote to uphold this veto and to fight to preserve the sanctity of life.

"I also support today's executive order from the president supporting research into pluripotent stem cells - an emerging arena that holds the promise of advancing research into life-saving cures for debilitating diseases."


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