I really believe the Federal Government has a role in basic research because there's no profit motive
Ron Johnson: “I really believe the Federal Government has a role in basic research because there's no profit motive”
On the recordNovember 5, 2013
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Ron Johnson emphasizes the importance of federal funding for basic research due to lack of profit incentives.
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