So why in the world would anyone support the unethical, failed use of embryonic stem cells instead of the ethical, successful use of adult stem cells? Because they do not know the difference.

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This quote is saying that some people support using embryonic stem cells, which is not ethical and has not been very successful, instead of using adult stem cells, which is ethical and has been more successful. The reason for this is that they do not understand the difference between these two types of stem cells.

About Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx is a long-serving U.S. Representative from North Carolina’s 5th congressional district. She’s a member of the Republican Party and has held various leadership positions in the House, including serving as the chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor. Foxx has a background in education and business before entering politics.

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