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American Diabetes Association Urges Congress to Override Presidential Veto of Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
Alexandria, VA June 20, 2007The American Diabetes Association today issued the following statement in response to President Bush’s veto of the “Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act” (S.5), which would accelerate stem cell research by easing existing funding restrictions and supporting research that uses embryonic stem cells, while maintaining strict ethical guidelines. The Association strongly urges Congress to override the veto. Larry Deeb, MD, President, Medicine & Science, American Diabetes Association, made the statement on behalf of the Association.
“By vetoing this legislation, President Bush has again stood in the way of progress toward a cure for diabetes and other devastating diseases. The world’s leading scientists, Republicans and Democrats in Congress, and millions of Americans urged the President to support legislation to expand the promising field of embryonic stem cell research, while maintaining clear and ethical standards. The President chose not to listen.
“While we are deeply disappointed by the President’s decision, we remain hopeful that our efforts to expand federal support for embryonic stem cell research will ultimately prevail. This research has the potential to save and dramatically improve the lives of millions of Americans – including nearly 21 million American children and adults with diabetes – and we are committed to fight on their behalf.”
Diabetes is one of the nation’s most prevalent, debilitating, deadly and costly diseases. Nearly 21 million American children and adults live with diabetes, and another 54 million have pre-diabetes. According to the CDC, one in three Americans – and one in two minorities – born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime, if current trends continue. Every year, diabetes contributes to over 224,000 deaths.
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. The Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Founded in 1940, the Association provides service to hundreds of communities across the country. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
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The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
