[Kirkwood]

The statement made by Mrs Reagan is of course correct. Stem cell research does now and will in the future lead to cures and treatments for a variety of diseases. Since there is nothing in her statement specific to embryonic stem cell research, it is inappropriate to criticize her for something she didn't even say.

[NucSubs]

Respectfully, she HAS made it clear she in the past that she is all for it.

[snugs]

I think many know where it comes from and I think many feel it should not have been in a statement re Ford's death but as I said before we need to cut her some slack due to her age and devotion to her husband.