Barbara Boxer: “My view is that if there are other ways to have an energy policy that leaves the wildlife refuge intact, I am for it. I…”

“My view is that if there are other ways to have an energy policy that leaves the wildlife refuge intact, I am for it. I will point out ways to avoid drilling in such a refuge. The second issue that is combined with it deals with stem cell research. In our vote, we will answer the question: Should we in this single vote not only say yes to drilling in ANWR but also say yes to derailing stem cell research by stopping it dead in its tracks, really, without looking at it? I don't see any problem in banning human cloning. I think we would get 100 to 0 on that one. It is a very easy thing that we can do. But why would we want to derail stem cell research? I am certainly willing to vote no on the Lott amendment that contains both of these issues: Drilling in the Alaska wildlife refuge and stopping stem cell research.”