August 10, 2001
Bush's stem cell policy received with mixed emotions

"The announcement last night by President George W. Bush regarding stem cell research is received with mixed emotions," said Mr. Jim Hughes, National President of Campaign Life Coalition.

"We applaud his support of adult (somatic) stem cell research. Such research is ethical and closer to actual medical application. We hope the researchers will take advantage of the federal funding of this research so that calls for destructive embryonic stem cell research will cease," continues Mr. Hughes.

"We are concerned that his support for limited experimentation with the 60 lines already created will open the flood gates to full scale embryonic experimentation," said Mr. Hughes.

Campaign Life Coalition calls on the Canadian government to enact legislation prohibiting the destruction of embryos for research purposes.

For further information:
Mary Ellen Douglas, National Organizer Campaign Life Coalition 613-548-3605 ext 207
Dr. John Shea, Medical Advisor Campaign Life Coalition 416-223-4860
Tanya Granic, Campaign Life Coalition Media Spokesperson 416-204-9749
416-234-9112

Campaign Life Coalition is Canada's national pro-life organization.