On the recordJune 5, 2002
let me just say, this legislation is named the Investing in America's Future Act because that is really what it is. Basic research is what is needed to develop new ideas for products that the world demands. It is how we develop ways to increase the efficiency and productivity in the way we produce those certain products. Basic research, which NSF has done such a tremendous job in its peer review, is really key to not only our economic security but our national security. Smart weapon technology come from basic research. Let me for just a moment quote a previous statement from NIH, the National Institutes of Health. They said if you do not do more research, basic research coming from NSF, we are going to have to set up our own division for basic research in NIH. Adequate basic research is key to our health, key to our economy, key to our national security.
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