Martin Heinrich actually said...

"To lead in the 21st century economy, the United States must remain at the forefront of game-changing discoveries and create an ecosystem that supports innovation across the economy."

"It is important to maintain the open internet."

"The Federal Government remains the largest funder of basic research--that research which adds to our fundamental stock of knowledge, yet often would not be conducted without public investment."

"The Federal Government plays a key role in this--funding and conducting R&D, investing in the human capital of our people, and ensuring that we are making the necessary investments in STEM."