dr. snyder, i'll begin with you. essentially what is your reaction to what the judge ruled and the fact that the obama justice department is going to appeal? >> well, i have to echo dr. collins' response that it was both shocking and we recognize that this is a major, major blow to american biomedical research and ultimately health care. >> woodruff: a major blow for what reason? >> yes. well, as was indicated by dr. collins, the biology that we are learning and the therapies that we are getting under our control from using these amazingly important cells could change the face of medical care. it and other stem cells like it have given rise to the entire field called regenerative medicine. in a way this has put a halt to the progress of regenerative medicine. one of the most promising areas of research of this century. >> woodruff: mr. prentice, you hear what the opponents of this rule ing are saying. you are advising the plaintiffs. how do you respond? >> we are actually very encouraged by the judge recognizing the