"The Federal Government has made the decision that this is an unacceptable risk position."
"In my mind, there is a role for Federal research."
"One of the essential tasks of this Subcommittee is to engage in honest evaluations of the public investments that we make as a Nation and whether or not these investments are indeed worthwhile."
"This research results in economic growth in every State and leads to the creation of tens of thousands of jobs in entirely new sectors of the economy."
"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."
"I have to say that there is, I am afraid, simply no evidence that economic growth or technological growth that leads into economic growth is in any way benefited by the Federal funding of science."
"Our great Nation is what it is today because of Federal investments in research."
"Federal support for research has been part of our country's fabric dating back to the start of the Republic in the 1700s."