[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 93 (Monday, June 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               STEM CELL RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2007

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                               speech of

                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support 
S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007. This bill directs 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services to support a comprehensive 
program of embryonic stem cell research.
  In my 14 years with the Committee on Science and Technology, I have 
exhibited a firm and consistent commitment to scientific research. That 
includes stem cell research.
  Nearly all of the scientific societies are strong supporters of this 
legislation, and many have contacted me urging support of S. 5. The 
bill supports the development of techniques to derive stem cells from 
non-embryo sources for the improved understanding of and treatments for 
diseases.
  Mr. Speaker, this bill that will enable critically important, ethical 
stem cell research. The President vetoed such legislation in the past, 
and I hope that he will listen to the majority of Americans and support 
this measure.

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