"We have to be consistent with this funding and meet our legal and moral obligations."
"I was so glad when President Obama issued an Executive order in March of last year to lift the restrictions on funding for human embryonic stem cell research."
"I think we have learned some important lessons from that."
"We simply cannot afford to allow potential cures to be slowed down or halted by the political process."
"Stem cell research is not just about science--it's about hope."
"I want to thank Senator Harkin for his leadership on this, but I especially want to thank Senator Specter too whose voice we will miss on this panel."
"stopping Federal investment of this research mid-stream would result in wasting the funds that have been put in accounts or already drawn down."
"Well, I am also very concerned about the company's ability and willingness to address mechanical integrity issues in the future since they seem to be identified as a contributor to many of BP's recent..."
"I have become very concerned that these reports, while they are important, are inadequate at best and often misleading."
"I was really shocked to hear at that hearing a number of disturbing facts about trailers and tents at refineries."
"Well, you just described to me and the committee a number of processes and plans. Can you tell me exactly when you expect to have that all in place because, frankly, I am kind of tired of having to wo..."