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Lamar Alexander: “Even crusty, miserly Republicans often agree that research is an appropriate role of the Federal Government.”

On the recordMay 17, 2011
Even crusty, miserly Republicans often agree that research is an appropriate role of the Federal Government.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander emphasizes bipartisan support for federal research funding.

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