[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9960]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PASSAGE OF THE STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
support of stem cell research.
  Last May, the House of Representatives narrowly passed H.R. 810, 
supporting federally funded embryonic stem cell research.
  My vote, recorded in support of this bill, reflects my strong views 
on the potential for stem cell research to benefit society.
  Stem cells can mature into nearly any type of cell, including nerve 
cells to repair damaged spines or heart cells to pump blood through the 
body.
  The therapeutic possibilities of stem cells are endless.
  It is my hope that the other body will work with us to support stem 
cell research.
  Somewhere out there is a little girl who suffered a spinal injury and 
is unable to walk.
  Therapy utilizing stem cells is her only hope.
  How much longer will she and millions of others have to wait?

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