AIDS is the single worst epidemic in human history. Depriving scientists of any of the tools they need to develop treatments for HIV/AIDS, including therapeutic cloning, is irresponsible. The consequences would be measured in millions of human lives lost."
Gregg Gonsalves, a person living with HIV/AIDS
Director of Treatment and Prevention Advocacy for
The Gay Men's Health Crisis, New York City

Americans with life-threatening diseases deserve the most modern medical options possible. The new technology of cell duplication through therapeutic cloning holds enormous promise for millions of us living those daily struggles. The Congressional threats to criminalize that important scientific work could scare away America's best scientists and rob us of a potential cure.
Joan Samuelson, President
the Parkinson's Action Network.

Banning therapeutic cloning would deny hope to millions of families now struggling with Alzheimer's disease and to the millions more who will have to confront this tragic condition as America ages. Criminalizing such promising research would be a gigantic mistake.
Robert N. Butler, M.D.
Founding Director, National Institute on Aging

As the mother of a two-year old daughter, Allison, who is severely impaired -- both physically and mentally -- by the genetic disorder Rett Syndrome, I endorse efforts being made to explore and advance SCNT. My Allison has a sweet face and smile and sparkly blue eyes, but, because of her disorder, she cannot walk, talk, comprehend, or use her hands. While it remains unclear if SCNT will yield benefits for those with Rett, it is crucial that this opportunity be pursued since it potentially could help the very young and older Rett girls alike.
Elizabeth Johns Howard
Mom to Allison Pinnell Howard