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Lamar Alexander: Supporting government-sponsored basic research is one of the most important things our country can do to encourage…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
Supporting government-sponsored basic research is one of the most important things our country can do to encourage innovation, help our free enterprise system create good jobs, and make America competitive in a global economy.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Advocates for increased funding for basic research to boost innovation and job creation.

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