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From: "Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 11:44 AM Subject: Reply from Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger Dear Ms. Wyshak: I received your email regarding the importance of stem cell research. I appreciate hearing your views on this matter. As a young attorney I was in a near fatal car accident. The quick work of Maryland's Emergency Medical Shock Trauma system saved my life. My experiences with Shock Trauma prompted my entrance into politics and to this day I serve as Vice Chairman of its Board of Visitors. Most recently, I had a lengthy conversation with a close friend who has ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It is the continued stem cell research of his doctor that gives him the strength to fight everyday to stay with us. Because of my accident I have always been supportive of medical research, including stem cells. What is at the core of this debate is research to find cures from some of our country's most serious health conditions. It is even more critical, as you have pointed out, because of stories such as Cpl. Noah R. Currier, USMC. The service men and women in uniform give to our country is immeasurable. We should be searching for every cure and available option to help them recover as they return from Iraq and Afghanistan. It is my belief that through stem cell research we can provide both help and hope to the countless Americans and their families affected by degenerative diseases. Please do not hesitate to contact me again in the future if you have any questions or comments. To receive additional information about issues that are facing Congress, Maryland, and the Nation that may affect you and your community, please visit my website at www.dutch.house.gov and sign up for my periodic e-mail newsletter. Sincerely, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger Member of Congress ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn