s before being transplanted in the body. If the blastocyst was allowed to develop, the "characterless cells take on different identities when specific genes are switched on or off. Stem cells destined for the pancreas active insulin-producing genes, while budding liver cells turn on bile-producing ones". (Begley et al. 25) These stem cells eventually turn into the 210 specialized tissues types that form a complete human body.
             It took President Bush much soul searching to research his answer on this very controversial topic. He met with many leaders in congress, along with many religious figures, including Pope John Paul II. "Doctors who met with president last week told Newsweek that Bush, who is known for his quick decision making, is taking his time over this one." (Rogers, Rosenberg, and Springen 6) President Bush told members of the Health and Human Services and other specialists, "I'm wrestling with this decision; I honestly don't know what I'm going to do... This is very, very difficult for me". (Rogers, Rosenberg, and Springen 6) When Bush was campaigning he told the American People that he would not federally fund stem cell research, but he quickly learned it is not that easy. "By a 3-1 margin,
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