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Paul Tonko: “Well, I just say, let's move forward with investment. It happens when we have a laser sharp focus on just where to apply…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2015
Well, I just say, let's move forward with investment. It happens when we have a laser sharp focus on just where to apply our resources to capital, physical, and human infrastructure, so as to be the strongest competitor out there in a global race for kingpin of the innovation economy, and whoever wins that race, becomes the go-to agent for the worldwide economy. So we can't afford to hesitate or fail in our attempt here. Thank you, again, for leading us.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York
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Jul 14, 2015

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