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Chris Coons: We have a significant infrastructure deficit as well as an innovation deficit because we are underinvesting in R&D.

On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
We have a significant infrastructure deficit as well as an innovation deficit because we are underinvesting in R&D.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons highlights the need for increased investment in infrastructure and R&D.

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