Christian Defense Coalition: Frist Can No Longer Consider Himself Pro-Life & Vote to Expand Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Posted on: Friday, 29 July 2005, 09:00 CDT
WASHINGTON, July 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition says Sen. Bill Frist can no longer consider himself pro- life and vote to expand funding for embryonic stem cell research.
The Coalition also states, Sen. First should not expect support and endorsement from the pro-life community if he votes for embryonic research funding.
It is widely believed Frist will run for the White House in 2008.
Group says it is a contradiction in terms to say, "I believe life begins at conception," and then support legislation that will result in the destruction of that innocent human life.
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, director of the Christian Defense Coalition, responds, "If Senator Frist moves forward and votes to expand funding for embryonic stem cell research he is betraying his core belief that life begins at conception. For it is impossible to affirm the dignity of life, and then turn around and vote for funding that will destroy that innocent life. Senator Frist cannot have it both ways. He cannot be pro-life and pro-embryonic stem cell funding. Nor, can he turn around and expect widespread endorsement from the pro-life community if he should decide to run for President in 2008. It is also disappointing to see Senator Frist embrace funding for research that not only destroys innocent life but has not proven nearly as successful as adult stem cell research."
For more information or interviews call: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney at 202-547-1735 or 540-538-4741 (cell)
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