02/12/2013
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"I am a very strong supporter of the SBIR and the STTR Programs, and, in fact, I had introduced legislation to provide more funds and permanence for these programs when I was a member of the House."
"I believe this committee has made clear that we do not want to continue to rely on these Russian-made engines."
"I am a supporter of the ORS office, especially in the area of developing smaller, cheaper systems."
"All of us, I believe, here are aware of the importance of the rebalance to the Asia-Pacific and our country's leadership role in maintaining a level of stability."