08/01/2011
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"But let me just point out ARPA-E has been reduced to zero in your budget."
"So if it's the Holy Grail why are we going from $41 million to $8 million with that $8 million not even clearly dedicated to research?"
"Yes, well defend it. Why are you cutting it to zero?"
"That certainly gets kids launched into life and supports the mothers, and thank you for the tremendous work that CARE is doing."