I firmly believe that broadly across
Congress and across the administration
there is a recognition of the importance
of basic research and that has been a
recognition that has existed for decades. And what we have seen over time is an
increase in the funding of basic
research. This is the taxpayers providing
their money to Congress who provides it
to agencies. And this federal funding of
basic research is absolutely vital for
the continued improvement in the quality
of life of people in the United States. And you know I really firmly believe
that after all the conversations occur
that we are going to continue to see
that the American public would like to
see us further basic research and
further the quality of life for people
in this country.
