Reaction to embryo research vote
LONDON (Reuters) - MPs vote on Monday on reform of fertility research laws.
Here is a selection of views on the issue:
- PRIME MINISTER GORDON BROWN
"Embryonic stem cell research has always been controversial and I respect the views of all those with religious convictions which they see as precluding this type of research.
"But I also see the profound opportunity we have to save and transform millions of lives through this strand of medicine.
"Let me be clear: if we want to sustain stem cell research and bring new cures and treatments to millions of people, I believe admixed embryos are necessary."
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- ROWAN WILLIAMS, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
"Conscientious objections about the Bill are not a matter of blind superstition. Continued...
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