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Jay Rockefeller: “America's place as a global leader in those areas was at risk and we could not afford to fall behind.”

On the recordMay 5, 2010
America's place as a global leader in those areas was at risk and we could not afford to fall behind.
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Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia

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Rockefeller emphasizes the importance of maintaining America's leadership in STEM fields.

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