Clinton speaks out on stem cell reserach

[ElizabethDC]

Clinton speaks out on stem cell research
By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press Writer
6 minutes ago

HANOVER, N.H. - A child with diabetes and a paralyzed 23-year-old joined Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday in urging President Bush to loosen restraints on money for embryonic stem cell research.

Clinton addressed the issue just days after the House voted to ease limits on the federally funded research despite President Bush's veto threat. Joining her at Dartmouth College were Alex Walter, 10, of Londonderry, N.H., who has Type 1 diabetes, and Laura Clark of Antrim, N.H., who has been paralyzed since a car crash three years.

Walter's father, Steve, said he is a registered Republican but supports Clinton because he is frustrated with the Bush administration's stance on stem cell research. His son has endured 10 to 12 blood tests a day and about 100 insulin injections a month since being diagnosed at age 4.

"This is not a religious issue," he said. "It's really about a little boy who's 10 years old, and another 100 million Americans who could benefit from this research."

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[Alamom]

1. Terribly sad story plus millions more. Great article ElizabethDC. eom

[William769]

2. I hope Mrs. Clinton keeps the preasure up.

I just hope other candidates will take her lead.

[goclark]

3. Thank you Senator ~

Has anyone in the Bush family needed a transplant?

Have any ever been severely ill ~ other than mentally ill as* is currently?

Do they have a heart?

Ruthless , simply ruthless!