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Ed Markey: This commercialization focus program complements existing R&D initiatives. Strong, long-term support for basic and…

On the recordMay 12, 2010
This commercialization focus program complements existing R&D initiatives. Strong, long-term support for basic and applied research is critical to developing the scientific breakthroughs needed to meet our energy challenges, but additional focus on commercialization will help ensure that existing innovations and those further down the pipeline find a pathway to the market. It creates the link between R&D and economic development and job creation. Without it, I do not believe America can win in this sector.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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govinfo.gov
May 12, 2010

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Markey discusses the importance of commercialization in relation to R&D and energy challenges.

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