Political Quotes

“Today, Mr. Chairman, we are voting on legislation that emphasizes the proper role of Government. The National Science Foundation is one of the best examples of Government using taxpayers' money to provide the greatest rate of return on investment. This investment will support more than 19,500 projects in research and education, directly involving almost 150,000 students, teachers, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. These activities contribute directly to the strengthening of the scientific and technical work force of the country and raising the scientific literacy of all Americans. Much of the work done by the National Science Foundation is in basic research that would not be accomplished, certainly at the rate it is accomplished, without Government support. By supporting basic research based on competition, merit, and peer review, the National Science Foundation is able to maintain the health and vitality of the U.S. academic science and engineering enterprise.”