Frank Lucas actually said...

"I appreciate the bipartisan work that went into this legislation, and I look forward to working to move it forward."

"I'm optimistic that we can work together in a bipartisan fashion to strengthen our research industry and invest in the future of our scientific development."

"We're still benefiting today from research investments made generations ago. And that begs the question: What investments are we making for our grandchildren, and their grandchildren?"

"I believe this is one of the most essential concerns facing our Committee, because our commitment to America's scientific progress is what underpins every other issue that comes before us."