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Chris Coons: “I think the way that we counter that is programs that help support the national labs and other research and development…”

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
I think the way that we counter that is programs that help support the national labs and other research and development programs to develop new IP here in this country.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons emphasizes the need for U.S. support in developing intellectual property.

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