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Jon Tester: “Research and development is something that's pretty important in our overall economy.”

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
Research and development is something that's pretty important in our overall economy.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Tester emphasizes the significance of research and development for economic health.

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