We have a lot to gain through furthering stem cell research, but medical breakthroughs should be fundamentally about saving, not destroying, human life. Therefore, I support stem cell research that does not destroy the embryo.

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Stem cell research can help us make important medical discoveries, but it's important to make sure we don't harm human life in the process. Michael Steele, an American politician, supports stem cell research that doesn't destroy embryos, because he believes medical breakthroughs should focus on saving lives, not destroying them.

About Michael Steele

Michael Steele, the first African-American to serve as lieutenant governor of Maryland and chair of the Republican National Committee, had a diverse career in law, politics, and media. He’s known for his leadership roles, political commentary, and recent endorsement of Joe Biden for president.

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In order to achieve optimal economic growth, Congress must adhere to sane spending guidelines while promoting smart policies devoted to growing businesses and creating jobs.

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Secure our borders first. Let us know and let us make sure the American people know that we’re taking care of the important business of dealing with the illegal immigration into this country. You cannot begin to address the concerns of the people who are already here unless and until you have made certain that no more are coming in behind them.

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You can have all the gun control laws in the country, but if you don’t enforce them, people are going to find a way to protect themselves. We need to recognize that bad people are doing bad things with these weapons. It’s not the law-abiding citizens, it’s not the person who uses it as a hobby.

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We are cooling. We are not warming. The warming you see out there, the supposed warming, and I use my finger quotation marks here, is part of the cooling process.

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