Science parks help drive innovation and regional entrepreneurship by promoting technology and innovation.

we need to encourage development of privately financed facilities and support corporations to keep research and development in the U.S.

I think the--in terms of the personnel, I'm confident that we have the expertise and the capacity to implement a program like this.

This bipartisan legislation would drive innovation and regional entrepreneurship.

The 'Building a Stronger America Act' (S. 583) is one of many efforts I have undertaken to encourage small business growth.

we support Senator Pryor's bill on Building a Stronger America Act, to establish a loan guarantee program for research parks and park development.

The 'Building a Stronger America Act' (S. 583), which Senator Pryor and I introduced, will provide grants and loan guarantees for the planning, development and construction of science parks throughout the United States.

we need cash for commercialization.

We must continue to encourage all avenues for advancing science and technology if America is to remain at the forefront of scientific and technology development for decades to come.

it's fundamentally important.

I am deeply committed to ensuring that they succeed, not only because I am Ranking Member of the Small Business Committee, but because I truly believe in the power of small businesses to lift us out of our economic troubles.