Ronald Reagan actually said...

The ultimate source of innovation, of new technology, of human progress itself, is knowledge; and that's the business of science.

Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the National Medal of Science

02/26/1985

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Yes, I do. But I think part of it is very deliberate and political.

Believe me, I'm sincere about it and want to correct it and want it done.

I think this is part of it.

You are kind of the superior people.