Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
If we fail to maintain these important investments, we could lose our position as a global leader in research and technology.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes the importance of maintaining investments for global leadership in research.

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