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On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
If this research is slowed or halted, the greatest loss will be suffered by the millions of Americans with conditions that might be helped by human embryonic stem cells.
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Jacob K. Javits
New York

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Warns of consequences if embryonic stem cell research is impeded.

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