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Monday, May 10, 2004 at 11:00 AM EDT
Nancy Reagan on Stem Cell Research

In a rare public appearance over the weekend, Nancy Reagan challenged President Bush to change his policy on stem cell research. The former First Lady believes the use of stem cells from embryos could lead to cures for degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, which afflicts her husband, former President Ronald Reagan.

The Bush administration has blocked public funding of such research over ethical concerns about using embryos. Nancy Reagan made her remarks as she accepted an award from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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