Paul Tonko actually said...

"I've continued to advocate for strong scientific integrity standards and protections at our Federal agencies through my Scientific Integrity Act."

"It is clear our country is on the--is called upon to meet the challenges of an innovation economy, to win a global race in that innovation economy."

"What we do today will determine whether we are still leaders on the global stage tomorrow."

"The U.S. R&D ecosystem is directly responsible for the security and prosperity that Americans enjoy today."