Lamar Smith actually said...

It is the responsibility of the professionals at the NSF to exercise their best judgment and ensure that only proposals that benefit the taxpayer get funded.

Context

Smith argues against micromanaging NSF grant decisions, advocating for professional judgment.

04/16/2013

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