This is a very important hearing. I want to echo the comments of my colleague in terms of how critical is it that we have these kinds of programs and resources and the opportunity for partnerships to support American manufacturing and not to view that as some afterthought in terms of our economic strength but really as the main event.
Sarbanes emphasizes the importance of supporting American manufacturing for economic strength.
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