And I also think, Mr. Chairman, you have a very good bill--S. 583, Building a Stronger America Act--and I'd like to be included as a co-sponsor on your bill, because I think----

Senator Pryor's bill to promote science parks, the 'Building a Stronger America Act,' would help research parks across America by providing grants and loan guarantees.

I'm very proud of. Sandia is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. And it's one of these quality institutions that's always out there on the cutting edge.

This legislation was introduced without consultation with the Navajo Nation.

Yes. Well, or interests. I mean, it is oil and gas? What are the special interests?

This is just one example of how research parks in New Mexico and across the country help create good jobs and fuel American economic growth.

I think the short answer would be that where we invest millions, our colleagues are investing billions.

the area of technology transfer.

the comparison, I think, is that China and Hong Kong and France and others--and we're going to probably hear from them--are investing a lot more.

I want to thank Chairman Pryor for holding this hearing today and for his leadership in promoting innovation and job growth through stronger science parks.

investing in science parks, investing in wetlabs, investing in incubators, graduation facilities, that's all very critical infrastructure for the 21st century economy.

And the reaction was a result of learning who was behind the corporation?