Michael J Fox for Cures from ESCR will attend Bush's State of the Union Address!!!!

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January 16, 2007

Langevin's mystery guest: Michael J. Fox

The word is out.

Rep. James R. Langevin has released the name of the "mystery guest" who will accompany him to President Bush's State of the Union address next week.

Longtime actor Michael J. Fox, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, will join Rhode Island's junior congressman for the Jan. 23 high-profile speech.
"Congressman Langevin is a tireless champion for the advancement of medical research, and I am honored to join him next week at the State of the Union," said Michael J. Fox in a statement released by Langevin's office. "Jim has been a leader in the recent passage of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. I have often said diseases and disorders are a non-partisan issue that requires a bi-partisan solution. Jim Langevin is part of that solution."

Fox is perhaps best known for his role as Alex P. Keaton on NBC's "Family Ties." He also starred in all three Back to the Future movies.
Langevin's previous guests include Dana Reeve, the wife of Christopher Reeve. Langevin said he tries to invite people who can "help raise greater awareness about important issues..."

"In 2005, the late Dana Reeve attended as my guest to highlight the importance of pushing embryonic stem cell research forward," Langevin said in a statement. "I am sure Michael will help to further Chris and Dana's legacy and underscore for the President just how serious I am about pursuing the promise of stem cell research."

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