Gary Peters actually said...

"the government in this country and no other government needs fund science, at least for economic reasons."

"I also want to give special thanks to Ranking Member Peters for his work on crafting and securing passage of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act."

"This investment has supported--and must continue to support--basic, curiosity-driven research alongside applied research and engineering."

"I believe remains a necessary investment in our collective future."