I mean, the basic idea of trying to take some of those Federal programs to work locally where we have enormous opportunity, particularly in Southeastern New England, with some economically challenged communities to try to put this on the forefront of an emerging industry.
Kennedy emphasizes the need for local federal programs to support emerging industries in economically challenged areas.
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