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On the recordMarch 19, 2007
In order for those people to commit their lives and careers to that research, they have to feel that funding for research is somewhat reliable, and predictable in the years to come, is that not true?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov
Mar 19, 2007

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for reliable research funding to attract scientists.

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