David Cicilline: “I thank the gentleman from California. I think that point cannot be stated often enough, that part of our ability to…”

“I thank the gentleman from California. I think that point cannot be stated often enough, that part of our ability to make it in America, not only manufacture but invent and create and make the new discoveries, is understanding that we need to maintain our investment in science and research to compete in this global economy. I thank you for raising it. I am delighted that we are joined by our colleague from the great State of Texas, someone who has been a very forceful and strong advocate for manufacturing and making it in America. I yield to the gentlelady from Texas.”