    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [February 27, 2003]
    [Pages 224-225]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Legislation To Prohibit
    Human Cloning
    February 27, 2003

        Today's resounding bipartisan vote in the House demonstrates concern
    for the profound moral and social issues posed by human cloning. Like
    most Americans, I believe human cloning is deeply troubling, and I
    strongly support efforts by Congress to ban all human cloning. We must
    advance the promise and cause of medical science,

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    including through ethical stem cell research, yet we must do so in ways
    that respect human dignity and help build a culture of life. I urge the
    Senate to act quickly on legislation banning all human cloning.