Posted on 07/19/2006 3:22:36 PM PDT by GretchenM
Defying the will of Congress (remember these votes in November!), President Bush sent a veto message (read the president's message here), that he would not sign HR 810, the "Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005."
President Bush addressed the situation in Lebanon while meeting with members of Congress in the White House.
Secretary of State Rice met at the State Department today: New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peres, and Belgium's Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht. Next week she is scheduled to attend Southeast Asia's top security forum.
QUOTE: "These boys and girls are not spare parts. They remind us of what is lost when embryos are destroyed in the name of research. They remind us that we all begin our lives as a small collection of cells. And they remind us that in our zeal for new treatments and cures, America must never abandon our fundamental morals.
"... as science brings us ever closer to unlocking the secrets of human biology, it also offers temptations to manipulate human life and violate human dignity. Our conscience and history as a Nation demand that we resist this temptation. With the right scientific techniques and the right policies, we can achieve scientific progress while living up to our ethical responsibilities.
"If this bill were to become law, American taxpayers for the first time in our history would be compelled to fund the deliberate destruction of human embryos. Crossing this line would be a grave mistake and would needlessly encourage a conflict between science and ethics that can only do damage to both and harm our Nation as a whole.
"Since I announced my policy in 2001, my Administration has expanded funding of research into stem cells that can be drawn from children, adults, and the blood in umbilical cords with no harm to the donor, and these stem cells are currently being used in medical treatments. Science also offers the hope that we may one day enjoy the potential benefits of embryonic stem cells without destroying human life. Researchers are investigating new techniques that might allow doctors and scientists to produce stem cells just as versatile as those derived from human embryos without harming life."
A man with a clear conscience: During remarks about rejecting the House Bill on stem cell research.
Holding up 15-month-old Trey Jones, a frozen embryo adopted baby, from Cypress, Texas 
Isaiah 25:4 For You[, Lord] have been a defense for the helpless, A defense for the needy in his distress, A refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat; For the breath of the ruthless Is like a [rain] storm [against] a wall."
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Dose going up.
Pls wait to post or repost photos till the all clear.
Psalm 41:1 "How blessed is he who considers the helpless; The LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble." 
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Thank you.
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Bush surrounded by family members that have adopted frozen embryo babies
Surrounded by by family members that have adopted frozen embryo babies
Check the time of our posts. LOL
How I loved all those snowflakes......thank you, Mr. President.
The president's message to the House of Representatives today:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060719-5.html
Office of the Press Secretary
July 19, 2006
TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 810, the "Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005."
Like all Americans, I believe our Nation must vigorously pursue the tremendous possibilities that science offers to cure disease and improve the lives of millions. Yet, as science brings us ever closer to unlocking the secrets of human biology, it also offers temptations to manipulate human life and violate human dignity. Our conscience and history as a Nation demand that we resist this temptation. With the right scientific techniques and the right policies, we can achieve scientific progress while living up to our ethical responsibilities.
In 2001, I set forth a new policy on stem cell research that struck a balance between the needs of science and the demands of conscience. When I took office, there was no Federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research. Under the policy I announced 5 years ago, my Administration became the first to make Federal funds available for this research, but only on embryonic stem cell lines derived from embryos that had already been destroyed. My Administration has made available more than $90 million for research of these lines. This policy has allowed important research to go forward and has allowed America to continue to lead the world in embryonic stem cell research without encouraging the further destruction of living human embryos.
H.R. 810 would overturn my Administration's balanced policy on embryonic stem cell research. If this bill were to become law, American taxpayers for the first time in our history would be compelled to fund the deliberate destruction of human embryos. Crossing this line would be a grave mistake and would needlessly encourage a conflict between science and ethics that can only do damage to both and harm our Nation as a whole.
Advances in research show that stem cell science can progress in an ethical way. Since I announced my policy in 2001, my Administration has expanded funding of research into stem cells that can be drawn from children, adults, and the blood in umbilical cords with no harm to the donor, and these stem cells are currently being used in medical treatments. Science also offers the hope that we may one day enjoy the potential benefits of embryonic stem cells without destroying human life. Researchers are investigating new techniques that might allow doctors and scientists to produce stem cells just as versatile as those derived from human embryos without harming life. We must continue to explore these hopeful alternatives, so we can advance the cause of scientific research while staying true to the ideals of a decent and humane society.
I hold to the principle that we can harness the promise of technology without becoming slaves to technology and ensure that science serves the cause of humanity. If we are to find the right ways to advance ethical medical research, we must also be willing when necessary to reject the wrong ways. For that reason, I must veto this bill.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 19, 2006
with Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht
Whoa.
Condi's got the gams!
Thank you- just lucky today I reckon.
Just a Nobody - you tied with mafree under snugs' 10-second rule.
(snugs' ping is FYI.)
WooHoo! Thanks! My last toaster was getting a little dingy. ;*)
I get a toaster?
I haven't heard any prognostications on how much energy there is in Congress to try to override his veto.
Has anyone heard about this?
I don't think they have the votes to override the veto.
Since I haven't heard any crowing from the Hill, I was hoping that would be the case.
I also wonder just what all this kill-the-embryos voting is for, other than possibly having something to do with November.
Maybe if you can present your case to snugs as to why you deserve it, even though you were 1 minute and 90 seconds behind. ;*)
Thank you Lord, for putting George Bush in place as President...for such a time as this.
***I haven't heard any prognostications on how much energy there is in Congress to try to override his veto.
Has anyone heard about this?***
It was started (and passed) in the house, and voted for unanimously in the senate. The House doesn't think it can raise four more votes to override the veto. Pray.
I think the Dems will try to make political hay out of the veto....but I can't see it going anywhere.
The only thing I heard was that the votes weren't there for a veto. That is not official, however.
I think you wondered onto the wrong thread.
Stay off this thread if you value your posting privileges. Thank you.
you took a wrong turn, bud. you've no idea what you're talking about.
tx. :o)
I was 11 seconds in second place the other day
and I didn't get
no steenkin' toaster.
Seriesly???
he went bye bye
My thoughts exactly, mrs. t.
I think the clock was off..:-)
***voted for unanimously in the senate
Seriesly???***
That's what I read about an hour ago on FR. It does seem strange, doesn't it? Maybe the reporter got it wrong.
I had no idea you could adopt embryos. I'm not sure if I find it un-nerving or what. Are these children from fertilization treatments? I've never heard of parents deciding to give over the unused embryos for adoption, but apparently it's a good thing some choose to do so. Who carries the baby to term? So many questions...
"A man with a clear conscience".....exactly. I am so glad that he hasn't compromised on this one. God bless him!
I thought I read somewhere (can't quote where) that it got 63 yea votes in the Senate. I thought that was atrocious, and looked to override a Bush veto, which is why I inquired. But if the House is lacking those four crucial votes, it's good enough.
As urged earlier, I will pray.
LOL! You did not present your case strongly enough. Someone, not long ago, plead their case and won. Snugs must have been in a good mood that night. LOL!
Good! I thought I had refreshed to DU or sumpin.
LOL! When he and Tony say "snowflakes" I think they are talking about the Tony-bots on FR. We refer to ourselves as Snowflakes! :D
LOL!
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