Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-06-13-Speech-2-054"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-06-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Seventh framework programme – Nuclear research and training activities (2007-2011) (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20060613.6.2-054"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-06-13-Speech-2-0552
lpv:speaker	lp:John Purvis2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, I too would like to pay tribute to our rapporteur, Mr Buzek, who has been very fair and inclusive in the way he has steered this difficult proposal through Parliament. I accept that the ethical issues are a very difficult area: embryonic stem cell research, somatic nuclear cell transfer technology and genetic therapies for hereditary diseases. I respect the differing views and deeply-held beliefs concerning these issues. It is clearly an issue of personal conscience and belief, for which the only acceptable procedure is a free vote is this Parliament, which represents all Europe citizens. I should like to explain why a Christian can accept EU funding of this research. Jesus Christ related the parable of the Good Samaritan. It was the despised Samaritan who did not pass by on the other side as others had. He stopped to aid a fellow man who was in difficulty. God endowed humans with the intelligence and skills to improve our human lot, and over the centuries, often in the face of resistance from church hierarchies and doctrines, mankind has challenged the frontiers of science and thereby improved our wellbeing. The research in this area, which is funded by the European Union, is in that tradition. However, it is restricted by rules, recognises human dignity, and is closely monitored and regulated. In my view, and that of many Christians, including the Christian church to which I belong, it is wholly appropriate that we continue to fund this research, just as we did under the Sixth Framework Programme for Research."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with Iran (2004-10-13--2007-03-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; ITRE (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 member; Committee of Inquiry into the crisis of the Equitable Life Assurance Society (2006-02-16--2007-06-19)3 vice-chair; ECON (2004-09-01--2007-01-14)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"John Purvis (PPE-DE ). –"1

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