Florida needs to join the 21st century. Make us a player in biotech research ... We beseech you on behalf of these children to bring stem cell research to this state.

This is the message of hope.

Adam is waging a heroic struggle to gain his health, so he can do all the things other little boys do. The generosity of all of you means so much to me.

But more research needs to be done to show the techniques are safe and effective.

We can readily address, with research, 30% of current transportation-fuel needs. But reaching that goal will require five to 10 years and significant policy and technical effort.

This issue needs a global visibility. Part of our mandate is to make sure there is more money for research because we don't have answers to many of the questions now.