Jim Baird actually said...

"I also look forward to hearing what appropriate role the Federal Government might play, whether it's investing in the basic research to address any knowledge gaps that we might have or helping the ind..."

"This hearing introduces or continues our Subcommittee's focus on new innovations and technologies that will drive the American economy into the future."

"There is nothing inherently dishonest about that. In politics we have disagreements. We discuss, we debate, we negotiate, we vote, and in the end, the voters decide whose policies they want to support..."

"The public will support science only if it can trust the scientists and the institutions that conduct the research."