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'America must always stay on the cutting edge'

10 September 2008

“The people of this country have a genius for adapting, solving problems, and inventing new and better ways to accomplish our goals. But the federal government can’t just summon those talents by command – only the free market can draw them out.”

John McCain at Vestas Wind Technology Training Facility, Portland, Oregon (12 May)

“This can be the moment when we invest in the science and innovation that will shape our future. Because in a technology-driven economy, America must always stay on the cutting edge.”

Barack Obama at the Economic Competitiveness Summit, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (26 June)

“We must use all resources and develop all technologies necessary to…

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