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On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
I think we can all agree that all scientists--government, academia, private sector--should be free of undue influence, be it politics or profit.
Said by
Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Beyer emphasizes the need for scientists to work without political or profit-driven pressures.

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