Dobson Applauds Bush's Embryonic Stem-Cell Veto

Jun 20, 05:45 PM

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Contact: Nima Reza of Focus on the Family Action, +1-719-548- 4570, culturalissues@focusaction.org

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Focus on the Family Action Chairman James C. Dobson, Ph.D., issued the following statement today upon learning of President Bush's veto of a bill that would have led to the destruction of human embryos for federally funded embryonic stem-cell research:

"President Bush has proven once again that he's not just a man who talks about preserving a 'culture of life' as political rhetoric -- he's a man who deeply cherishes the sanctity of all human life. His veto today of a bill that would have led to dissection of young innocents in the name of suspect science solidifies his already- strong record as one of our nation's most pro-life presidents.

"More than just saying 'no' to using taxpayer funds as an incentive for destructive embryonic stem-cell research, though, Mr. Bush also signed an executive order to further encourage the development of ethical stem-cell therapies.

"The president will no doubt be vilified by the media and his political opponents for his courageous decision today. He will be unfairly labeled as being 'against stem-cell research.' That is an outright lie. He is certainly committed to helping those who suffer from disease, but not at the expense of tiny humans who cannot yet speak for or defend themselves. That is a conviction we are proud to share with Mr. Bush."

Founded in 2004 by James C. Dobson, Ph.D., Focus on the Family Action is an action organization dedicated to the preservation of the moral and cultural values upon which our nation was founded.

SOURCE Focus on the Family Action

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