Sam Brownback: “our Nation cannot be the ``shining city upon the hill'' without the respect and recognition of the inalienable…”

“our Nation cannot be the ``shining city upon the hill'' without the respect and recognition of the inalienable personhood of every American from the moment of conception until natural death. Reagan realized and declared this. The Reagan Cultural Doctrine is synonymous with the culture of life. President Reagan's commitment to the culture of life was evident from the first days of his Presidency. In recent days, some have implicitly questioned President Reagan's commitment to the inalienable personhood of every American by suggesting that destructive embryonic stem cell research should be conducted in President Reagan's name. And here we are not talking about adult stem cell research or umbilical cord blood which are supported by virtually everybody and are producing true results--here we are talking strictly about destructive embryonic stem cell research which results in the death of a young human embryo after its conception. To suggest that this should be conducted in President Reagan's name is a completely contrary view of the Reagan Cultural Doctrine. It is a misappropriation of President Reagan's legacy, and it is damaging to the culture of life that President Reagan was so steadfast in defending. It is an assault on the Reagan Cultural Doctrine.”