Valerie Foushee actually said...

"I don't think I need to sell either of you, or anyone else here, on the importance of manufacturing to both our clean energy future and our global economic competitiveness."

"I have a keen interest in ensuring that federal research programs are managed well and adhere to best practices."

"I am committed to making sure they endure."

"I am a strong supporter of Federal scientific research, and I believe the Federal Government is irreplaceable in its ability to deploy resources on a vast scale."