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George H.W. Bush: “These children here today remind us that there is no such thing as a spare embryo. These lives are not raw material to…”

On the recordMay 23, 2005
These children here today remind us that there is no such thing as a spare embryo. These lives are not raw material to be exploited, but gifts.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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George W. Bush emphasizes the value of embryos during a discussion on stem cell research.

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