we have another student question on the issue of embryonic stem cell research and this goes to mr. cone. >> my question, what are your views of the federal allocation of funds for stem cell research. >> i would support stem cell research. >> we're talking about embryonic stem cell research. >> i would support it that includes embryonic stem cell research. i think there are critical advances that are being made in addressing some of the most difficult diseases that affect millions of americans and frankly think if it is possible to do so we ought to be investing in making progress in this critical area of research. >> i think if we took an intellectually honest look at the research that's been put out there you will see that there's incredible advances with adult stem cell research, not as much with embryonic stem cell research. that's where we're on the private sector, that's where investors would put their money. second of all, the government, the federal government should not be in the business of creating life simply to destroy it. when it comes to the issue of so-called medical waste, i would