Tom Harkin: “my time is up. Again, this is going to be a good debate, a good airing of the issues. Tomorrow we will vote on this bill…”

“my time is up. Again, this is going to be a good debate, a good airing of the issues. Tomorrow we will vote on this bill and send it to the President. I am hopeful that the President, after reviewing it and looking at what happened in the past--the new things that have come to light because of the mouse feeder cells and the contamination of those lines--will sign the bill and give real hope to millions of Americans. I yield the floor. Exhibit 1 The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, Washington, DC, July 12, 2006. U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Senators: The ALS Association (ALSA) strongly supports the Senate's consideration of legislation to advance stem cell research. We are grateful for the bipartisan efforts of Senators to bring this important issue up for a vote before the August Congressional recess and are particularly appreciative of the leadership on this issue demonstrated by Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) and Senator Tom Harkin (D- IA). We understand that the Senate will consider three different stem cell initiatives during the week of July 17. We strongly urge the Senate to pass all three proposals, including H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. These initiatives, and H.R. 810 in particular, provide our nation with the best opportunity to fully explore the promise of stem cell research and the hope that it may lead to a treatment and cure for ALS.…”