Chris Smith: “Let me just ask you, in total candor, has the United States raised the issues of these defectors in a robust manner?”

They will drop out. You have priced them out of higher education.

If the U.S. also retreats due to limits on working with foreign scientists, it could jeopardize the whole future of high-energy physics.

The funds emanate from Russian-backed oligarchs, including Mr. Shor, who you mentioned in your opening statement.

Under the constant threat of Russian aggression, interference, and disinformation, and with the prospect of EU membership hanging in the balance, there is much at stake for our partners in Moldova and for the United States in a region that…